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White Spot Lawson Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Allumii White Spot’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description In the world of Lawson Cypress cultivars the variant ‘White Spot’ is best recognized by the plethora of white shoot tips as new growth breakes in the spring.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen tree classified as a dwarf conifer. After 10 years of growth it will attain a height of 6’ with a width of 3’, forming a nicely conical shape. The foliage consists of flattened sprays of deep blue foliage, with cream colored highlights during spring shoot growth.

Ideal for use in tall borders or for screening off areas

  Adaptation:
This species prefers moist but well-drained sites.

  Pests:
None reported.
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