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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue'

Also Known As

  • Yankee Blue White Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue' plant details

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: focal point, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding blue foliage selection which develops a nice pyramidal habit. May need some pruning when young to develop a dense habit. This is a vigorous grower for a Chamaecyparis. Exceptional, feathery blue foliage. While it will blend in the border, it's easily gorgeous enough to be a focal point plant.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Yankee Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

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

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Zones

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