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Lawson's cypress [Pearly Swirls] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Lawson's cypress [Pearly Swirls]

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pearly Swirls ('Spicwirl') (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A shrubby, rounded, dwarf conifer to 1m in 10 years, with flattened sprays of grey-green foliage, heavily marbled with white. A good selection for a container or rock garden

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Tolerant of chalky soils but best in a moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to slightly acidic soil in sun. If planting in a container use loam-based potting compost

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora and honey fungus. See Conifers: brown patches

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years