Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy'
Also Known As
- Ellwood's Pygmy Lawson Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy' plant details
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
DWARF. A form with leaves of beautiful blue on a tight upright growth habit. One of the smallest Elwoodii types. Grows 2-4" a year. Grow in full sun.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy' plant
How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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