Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana'
Also Known As
- Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Dwarf'
- Cypress Silver Dwarf
- Japanese False Cypress
- Sawara False Cypress
Plant type
tree, shrub, conifer
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana' plant details
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. 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 'Argentea Nana'
- Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Uses: dense
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery
Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana' plant
How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea Nana'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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