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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

HAYWIRE®

False cypress, Port Orford cedar, Lawson's false cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

'SMNCLUTL'

PP#33,548; CBRAF

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A specimen of Haywire false cypress in a garden "} Close up of the thread-leaf textured foliage of Haywire Chamaecyparis
  • Touchable texture
  • Handsome habit
  • Evergreen
Description

Delightfully different! Haywire® chamaecyparis brings together a very cool thread-leaf texture and a stunning pyramidal habit that create an irresistible specimen in the landscape. A very unusual form of Port Orford cedar.

USDA Zone
5b - 7 (-15°F/-26.1°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
12 - 18'
Width
8 - 12'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. However, this species will not tolerate dry soils or drought conditions. Maintain even moisture with a layer of mulch.

Pruning

Prune to shape in late spring, if needed.

Uses

Specimen, container, hedge, mixed borders

Growing Tips

Little pruning is required. Nice as an eye-catching specimen.

  • Spec Sheet: Haywire™ Chamaecyparis spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Haywire™ Chamaecyparis Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week September 15, 2022
  • Benchcard: Haywire™ Chamaecyparis Benchcard

    • Features: Deer resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Native, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False cypress, Port Orford cedar, Lawson's false cypress, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Native, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False cypress, Port Orford cedar, Lawson's false cypress, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage