Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Wissel's Saguaro'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Wissel's Saguaro'

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Lawson cypress 'Wissel's Saguaro'
Family: Cupressaceae

Cypress with a particular candelabra port, with thick, twisted and erect branches. Short, atrophied dark green leaves. Height from 2 to 3m and width from 50cm to 1m.

Classification

Conifer

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn
  • In winter

Sizes

2 to 3m
50 to 100cm

Exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Alignment
  • Isolated
  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Rockery

Notable interests:

  • Evergreen
  • Columnar port
  • Tortuous port