Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pembury Blue' (Lawson's cypress)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Species | lawsoniana |
| Cultivar | 'Pembury Blue' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | Higher than 12 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen confiner forming a medium-sized tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Bright silvery-blue foliage when young. |
| Landscape | Hedging and screens maintenance architectural. |
| Propagation | Grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist but well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Aphids and juniper scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |