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Treasure Island Lawson Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Treasure Island'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:1 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With its small stature and season long brilliant yellow foliage, this small conifer is certainly a treasure to own and behold.

  Morphology:
This miniature conifer only grows to 18” tall and 10” wide at full maturity. It should keep a fairly good conic wedge shape, though the picture presented here shows a plant with a columnar shape.

  Adaptation:
This unique Lawson Cypress does best with full morning sun but shade in the afternoon. Light pruning can improve the shape.

  Pests:
None reported.
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