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'
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.
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.
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