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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top'

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Tops'
  • Curly Tops Dwarf Cypress
  • Curly Tops Japanese Falsecypress
  • Curly Tops Sawara False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Curly Top'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: contorted, dwarf, mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This blue needled conifer will get up to 4-6' tall in 20 years. Makes a beautiful plant in containers. The blue soft needles are in twisted masses.
A dwarf form of "Sawara Cypress" with silver-blue twisted foliage. Growth Rate slow
This variety is a must have for any conifer collection. Truly unique with its curly, silvery blue needles. Curly Tops really stands out in the landscape and has proven to be very hardy. This variety is perfect for bonsai work, fairy gardens, trough gardens, rock gardens, and mini railroads.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Tops' - A dwarf blue ball of compressed foliage with white stomates. Plant has all curly ends to the stems. Found in Australia by Yamina Nursery around 1989. Very nice new form of Boulvard Cypress. Not a large grower.
Evergreen, round mound of metallic blue foliage with twisted and curled branch tips. USDA Zones 4-8

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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