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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool'
Also Known As
- Steel Wool Sawara Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 3'-3'
- W: 3'-3'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool' plant details
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features fuzzy texture. 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 pisifera 'Steel Wool'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool' plant
How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Steel Wool'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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