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Heather Bun White Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heather Bun'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:8 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Look for the plum coloration on this foundation shrub during the winter, contrasting nicely with traditional green and gold colored dwarf conifers.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that forms a rounded bun shaped plant featuring soft textured foliage. The olive, blue- green background color occurs during the summer.

At full maturity this cultivar will grow to 8’ in height and 6’ in width.

  Adaptation:
Find a well drained site in full sun. Acidic soils seem to work best for White Cypress.
Deer find this selection very tasty.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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