Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Treasure' (Variegated Dwarf Lawson's Cypress)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusChamaecyparis
Specieslawsoniana
Cultivar'Treasure'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 15
Height2 - 3 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dwarf conifer.
ID CharacteristicGolden needles at the ends of the branches.
ShapeCone.
LandscapeOrnamental specimen.
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil of any acidity in full sun.
Notable SpecimensVan Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Colour DescriptionVivid green needles which turn to golden yellow.

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