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Lutea Nana Lawson Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Lutea Nana’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Lutea Nana False Cypress is a brilliant gold, dwarf variant of the Lawson Cypress.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that may only grow to 6’ at maturity and 4’ in width. It features densely arranged yellow leaves and is conical in shape. It has spreading branches leading to sprayed foliage that is somewhat scaly.

  Adaptation:
Select a site with excellent soil drainage as the Lawson Cypress cultivars suffer from root rot on poorly drained sites. An acidic soil would be best.

  Pests:
None reported.
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