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    • Photo of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Buy 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

    6-9 inch | $36

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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

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    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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A dwarf form of "Sawara Cypress" with silver-blue twisted foliage. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    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.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Evergreen, round mound of metallic blue foliage with twisted and curled branch tips. USDA Zones 4-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    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

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    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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