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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea'

    Also Known As

    • Pygmaea Argentea Lawson's Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea' plant details

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The densely set foliage of this slow-growing small globe-shrub is creamy-white on the tips...when growing strongly it can look like the whole bush has been turned upside down ?into a barrrel of flour? (Welch). PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    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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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    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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