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‘Oregon Blue’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

'Oregon Blue'

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  • Blue foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Space-saving habit
Description

A narrow columnar selection with attractive blue foliage that gracefully droops at the tips. A strong growing evergreen with good deer resistance.

USDA Zone
5 - 7 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
15 - 30'
Width
15 - 20'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Blue

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 planting; screens

Growing Tips

Naturally grows as a narrow column, so little pruning is required. Nice as a space-saving hedge or eye-catching specimen.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Blue foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Blue foliage