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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant]

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'SOD Resistant'
  • SOD Resistant Lawson Cypress
  • SOD Resistant Port Orford Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 200'
  • W: 7'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant] plant details

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant] is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant]

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 7 FT wide, 200 FT tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The same lovely lacy blue foliage but much-sought selection is disease-resistant, especially to Sudden Oak Death... if you have this in your area, this may be the tree for you (for hedge or landscape). S-PSh/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant] plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana [SOD resistant]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

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  • 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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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

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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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