
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Dwarf Blue’
Cypress - Sawara - Dwarf Blue
A dwarf Sawara Cypress with a silver-blue colouration on its moss-like foliage. Excellent for bonsai. Forms a compact globe when young but will send up whip-like shoots which can be trimmed as desired. Grows 20″ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. In cultivation since before 1923 in England.
Synonymous
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Intermedia'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Tolerant of various well draining soils, preferring slightly acidic.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to early August.
Group: Dwarf
