Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Iceberg'
Iceberg Eastern White Cedar
Iceberg False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green and white foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg' - Dwarf Sawara Cypress first introduced by Cedar Lodge Nursery in 1991 from Plymouth, New Zealand. Plant is sport off of 'Snow'. Grows larger than 'Snow' and is salt tolerant. Makes dwarf round globe with white foliage.

By: Kigi Nursery

Can brighten up a shadier area with its white-tipped sea-green foliage. As a Eastern white cedar is more tolerant of summer irrigation and heavier soils.