Chamaecyparis Thyoides Heatherbun

Heatherbun Chamaecyparis

Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Heatherbun’ (Heatherbun Atlantic White Cedar)
A dwarf, rounded cultivar of Atlantic white cedar noted for its soft blue-green juvenile foliage that often ages to an attractive plum-purple in winter. It forms a dense, textured evergreen mound with year-round presence and seasonal color interest.

Size:



Width: 6–8 ft (mature)



Height: 6–8 ft (mature)



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best color and foliage performance in bright light.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained to periodically wet soils; tolerates wetter sites better than many other conifers

Features:



Evergreen conifer with medium green foliage turning plum-purple in winter



Form: Dense, rounded mound suitable as specimen or hedge



Soft, fine texture and four-season interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Specimen planting, mixed evergreen borders, foundation plantings, hedges or screens, wet-site gardens

Notes:
Slow to moderate growth, adding roughly 3–6 inches per year, and responds well to light shearing if a more perfect rounded form is desired. 

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

6-8'

Width

6-8 '

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant

Shape

Oval

Drought tolerant

No