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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie'

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamey'
  • Little Jamey Atlantic White Cedar
  • Little Jamie White Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie' plant details

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with 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 'Little Jamie'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Zones: 4-8. Tiny, bright green foliage on slender pointed upright column. One of our most popular LiveScale© forest trees, representing a narrow cedar, redwood, or fir. 30-40" at 10 years. Soft purple foliage in winter. LiveScale©Choice-Dwarf. Photo shows older tree. Shipping size: Well rooted young starts. Most are single trunk about 4-6" tall.
Little Jamie Atlantic Cedar grows into a slender cone. It is a dwarf that only grows 3-4' in ten years, and 4-5' after many years. Dark green foliage turns purple in the winter.

By: Fantastic Plants

A very slow growing form of White cedar with blue-green evergreen foliage. In winter tips turn a pleasing purple-brown.
DWARF. Especially desired for its purple winter color. This grows upright in a narrow cone reaching 4' or so in height. It is dark green in summer and will take sun.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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