Silberstar Port Orford Cedar - The Guardian Series
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silberstar'
Robust growing evergreen is rounded when young, becoming pyramidal with age. Spreading branches hang downward. Broad fan-shaped branchlets hold striking silver blue foliage. This new Chamaecyparis lawsoniana variety is grown on a root stock that is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis - a disease that has caused the demise of many lawsoniana's over the last two decades. This rootstock was developed by Oregon State University and is marketed under The Guardian Series. We are utilizing this new rootstock on several varieties: 'Blue Surprise', 'Golden King', 'Silberstar', and 'Yvonne'.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| 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: | Moderate growing to 30 to 40 ft. high, 15 to 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 2362 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
Robust growing evergreen is rounded when young, becoming pyramidal with age. Spreading branches hang downward. Broad fan-shaped branchlets hold striking silver blue foliage. This new Chamaecyparis lawsoniana variety is grown on a root stock that is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis - a disease that has caused the demise of many lawsoniana's over the last two decades. This rootstock was developed by Oregon State University and is marketed under The Guardian Series. We are utilizing this new rootstock on several varieties: 'Blue Surprise', 'Golden King', 'Silberstar', and 'Yvonne'.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| 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: | Moderate growing to 30 to 40 ft. high, 15 to 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 2362 |
