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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'True Blue'
True Blue Dwarf Sawara Cypress
True Blue Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'-12'
W: 3"-6'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree 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 pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, miniature, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A larger feathery texture than the Boulevard Cypress from Australia, it is, nevertheless, a dwarf version of it. It's excellent for the rock garden, a beautiful blue-green, and reaching only 2' T & W, no pruning necessary. Accent-worthy.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'True Blue' - A dwarf blue form of Swara Cypress. A mutation off of a Boulvard Cypress. Plant is a dwarf with silvery-blue exploded foliage. Originally from Austrailia. New !!

By: Kigi Nursery

Silvery blue soft feathery foliage on pyramidal shape. Good in containers. USDA Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

MINIATURE. This impressive plant is a small 'Boulevard' Cypress from Australia. It has very blue open foliage and does not require pruning. The foliage is larger than the regular 'Boulevard'. This is a wonderful plant for a rock garden. Grows 1-2" per year. Mature height at 2 feet.