Photo of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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Also Known As

  • Silver Lode Japanese False Cypress
  • Silver Lode Sawara False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-40"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 40 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low, mounding conifer with feathery green foliage and silver-white flecks of variegation evenly disbursed throughout.
To only 12-16" in height this multi-stemmed cushion has striking foliage sprays splashed with silver-cream; SO perfect for container, garden railway or bonsai... take foliage off bottom for a windswept ancient look. S-PSh
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode' - A flat miniature bun of Sawara Cypress. Leaves gray- green with flecks of white throughout. At maturity plant will be 12" high and 3' wide. Found 1985 as a mutation off of 'Minima Aurea' by William Goddard of Flora-vista, Vancouver Is.,B.C.
MINIATURE. This small bush will spread about 16" wide but only get 6" high, forming a cushion-like mound. The foliage is green with white flecks.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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