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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.
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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