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Buy Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima'

Also Known As

  • Minima Miniature Port Orford Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 14"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima' plant details

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 14 IN wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very dwarf variety of Port Orford Cedar. A squatty tear shaped plant. Leaves are light gray-green. Good for troughs, containers and railroad gardens.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima' A miniature form of Port Orford Cedar. A squatty tear shaped Lawsons Cypress. Leaves are adult foliage and light gray-green. Plant at a mature size would only be 2'. Grows about inch and a half a year. Good for troughs, containers and railroad gardens.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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