Lawson's cypress 'Columnaris'

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Good narrow tree for small garden

No pruning required

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Aphids can cause severe die-back, also gets juniper scale and shoot-boring moths

May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases