Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (v)
Lawson's cypress 'Silver Threads'
A dwarf conifer forming a dense, columnar or conical tree to 1.5m in 10 years. The upright branches bear flattened sprays of grey-green foliage with large, creamy-white flecks
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green | |||
| Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Chamaecyparis are evergreen trees, usually of narrowly ovoid or columnar outline, with much-branched sprays of small scale-like leaves, and small, globose cones; tiny red male cones are conspicuous in a few cultivars
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerant of chalky soils but best in a moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to slightly acidic soil in sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Trim hedging from late spring to early autumn; do not cut into old wood
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and shoot-boring moths
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases
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