Soft Serve® False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Dow Whiting' PP #20,883
SKU
07478
This compact, conical False Cypress has graceful, soft fern-like branches. The leaves are bright green on top and flecked with silver-blue on the underside. A great alternative for Dwarf Alberta Spruce and pyramidal yews. Deer resistant.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-e-SIP-a-ris pee-SEE-fer-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Extremely adaptable, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. Trim lightly in summer. Protect from winter sun and wind. Apply controlled release fertilizer in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
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