Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard' (Boulevard Falsecypress)
Michael's Opinion
It can get brown foliage in the interior of the plant and can become unsightly.
Botanical Information
| Family | Cuppressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Species | pisifera |
| Cultivar | 'Boulevard' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | hardy to -20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 4-6 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dwarf variety of cypress with soft plume like foliage. |
| ID Characteristic | Silvery blue needle like foliage. |
| Shape | Loosely pyramidal. |
| Landscape | Good for foundation planting. |
| Propagation | Cuttings taken in October to December, treated with 1000 ppm IBA and placed in sand. |
| Cultivation | Moist, loamy well drained soil with humid climate, sunny open area, prefers lime free soil. |
| Notable Specimens | The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, reddish brown, peeling off in thin strips. |
| Leaf Description | Needle like. |
| Flower Description | Monoecious, small and inconspicuous. |
| Fruit Description | Cones crowded, short stalked, globose, yellowish brown with 6-8 scales. |
| Colour Description | Silvery blue-green in summer and greyish-blue in winter. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
Photographs
A fine specimen at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
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