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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph'

    Also Known As

    • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Nymph'
    • Ellwood's Nymph Lawson Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph' plant details

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: dwarf

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ' Ellwood's Nymph ' Miniature Lawsons Cypress A miniature form of Port Orford Cedar. Leaves are juvenile and gray-green. Plant is a conical upright plant. May not get bigger than 2 feet its entire life time. Great for rock gardens. Originally introduced and sold as 'MacPenny's Gnome' in England.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    DWARF. This dense false cypress has smoky-green juvenile foliage. It grows 1-3" a year and at maturity it will only be about 2' tall.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Nymph'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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