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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue'

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Van Pelt's Blue'
  • Pelt's Blue Lawson Cypress
  • Van Pelt's Blue Lawson Cypress
  • Van Pelt's Blue Port Orford Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue' plant details

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low 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 'Pelt's Blue'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright, pyramidal conifer with bright blue foliage and a dense obelisk shape.
Cuttings from Kay and Gary's private garden at Gee Farms. This is the most incredible powder blue plant with a broad columnar habit; it looks spray-painted. Better still, it survived the two -29 °F winters from hell without a scratch, unheard of for a lawsoniana. Everyone, who saw it fell in love, alas there was only the single plant, which was not for sale. The name given to Gary was Van Pelts so naturally, he scoured the West Coast looking for more but alas, they are not the same.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pelt's Blue'

  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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