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Baby Blue Sawara Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue'
Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris pee-SEE-fer-uh
SKU #08240
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in natural form.
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| Description | Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twists around the branchlets and forms a dense, upright shrub. The fine texture and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to the landscape. Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to maintain shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
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| Description | Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twists around the branchlets and forms a dense, upright shrub. The fine texture and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to the landscape. Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to maintain shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Baby Blue Sawara Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Baby Blue Sawara Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Baby Blue Sawara Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Baby Blue Sawara Cypress?
Baby Blue Sawara Cypress is Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form.
Is Baby Blue Sawara Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Baby Blue Sawara Cypress grow?
Baby Blue Sawara Cypress has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Baby Blue Sawara Cypress in my landscape?
Baby Blue Sawara Cypress is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary.
What color is the foliage of Baby Blue Sawara Cypress?
Baby Blue Sawara Cypress has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Baby Blue Sawara Cypress?
Good companion plants for Baby Blue Sawara Cypress include: Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Baby Blue Sawara Cypress?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune as needed to maintain shape; remove no more than current season's growth.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.