Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heatherbun'

Also Known As

Eastern White Cedar
Heatherbun False Cypress
Heatherbun White Cedar
Heatherbun White False Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heatherbun' plant details

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heatherbun' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 thyoides 'Heatherbun'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: compact, hedge, pyramidal, screen, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heatherbun'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Columnar conifer that grows nice and straight - up to 7 feet. This guy can handle some wet, boggy soil...which is unusual for conifers. Medium green foliage turning to a beautiful plum purple in winter. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

The native “Eastern White Cedar” typically grows to a large tree, pyramidal in shape. It is very hardy and usually inhabits marshy damp ground. But, in this case, it's a Dwarf globe with soft blue-green foliage. Gorgeous plum color in winter. It has small, feathery leaves, forming a dense, but very light textured mound, a rounded pyramid. A fresh, soft apple green in summer. A great, slow growing form with all juvenile foliage.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This terrific conifer has been well named. Its soft appearance is similar to heather. It grows in a round bun-shape with feathery foliage that begs to be touched! During the summer the dusky blue-green on the interior seems coated on the outer surfaces with rosy bronze tones. Winter deepens the colors to a rich purple. An excellent plant to put with a golden foliaged conifer for a great contrast in the winter garden. Grows 6-12" a year and tolerates shearing.