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Sawara cypress 'Plumosa Compressa' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Sawara cypress 'Plumosa Compressa'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'

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Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Plumosa Compressa' is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer forming a rounded bush with a flattened top and reaching a height of 90cm. The densely-packed feathery branchlets of green needles, tipped a creamy-yellow, are soft to the touch and appear moss-like on young plants

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years