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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (v)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (v)

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Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A dwarf conifer forming a dense, columnar or conical tree to 1.5m in 10 years. The upright branches bear flattened sprays of grey-green foliage with large, creamy-white flecks

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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

Pruning

Trim hedging from late spring to early autumn; do not cut into old wood

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

City CourtyardCottage Informal

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years