Blue Surprise Port Orford Cedar - The Guardian Series
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise'
Silvery blue, needle-like foliage forms a dense, narrow spire. A beautiful accent for low shrub borders or specimen in formal gardens. This new variety is grown on a root stock that is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis - a disease that has caused the demise of many lawsonianas over the last two decades. The Guardian Series rootstock was developed by Oregon State University. We are utilizing this rootstock on several varieties: 'Silver Queen', 'Golden King', 'Silberstar', and 'Yvonne'.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 6 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 3381 |
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Care Information
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Silvery blue, needle-like foliage forms a dense, narrow spire. A beautiful accent for low shrub borders or specimen in formal gardens. This new variety is grown on a root stock that is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis - a disease that has caused the demise of many lawsonianas over the last two decades. The Guardian Series rootstock was developed by Oregon State University. We are utilizing this rootstock on several varieties: 'Silver Queen', 'Golden King', 'Silberstar', and 'Yvonne'.
Care Information
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 6 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 3381 |
