Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pembury Blue
Pembury Blue LawsonsFalse Cypress
An elegant Lawson cypress distinguished by its soft steel-blue to blue-green foliage and refined, narrowly pyramidal habit. Finely textured sprays create a graceful, feathery look with strong year-round structure. Color is strongest in full sun and cooler temperatures.
Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 15–25 ft
Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Features:
Evergreen conifer with cool blue foliage
Upright, narrow pyramidal form
Excellent winter interest and structure
Attracts: Birds (cover and shelter)
Uses:
Specimen planting, vertical accent, mixed evergreen borders, screening, winter-interest gardens
Notes:
Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils; provide protection from harsh winter winds in colder climates.
- Plant type
- Conifer, Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 15-25'
- Width
- 4-6'
- Hardiness zones
- 5–7
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Fall color
- Blue Green
- Soil
- Acidic, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Hedge, Specimen
- Shape
- Pyramidal
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
