Lawson's cypress 'Erecta Viridis'

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Broadens with age

No pruning required, but shaped subjects, including hedges, will need trimming twice a year.

Propagate by grafting and 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