Chamaecyparis pisifera Cyano viridis

Boulevard Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cyano-Viridis’ (Cyano-Viridis False Cypress)
A graceful evergreen conifer selected for its rich, bluish-green foliage that holds excellent color year-round. The fine, threadlike sprays give a soft texture, and the overall habit is upright yet gently arching, making it a versatile structural accent in mixed borders or foundation plantings.

Size:



Width: ~4–6 ft



Height: ~6–10 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best foliage color in brighter light; some afternoon shade helps protect foliage in hotter climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with blue-green to bluish-green, threadlike foliage



Form: Upright to loosely pyramidal habit



Soft, feathery texture with four-season interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Specimen planting, mixed evergreen borders, foundation accents, small to medium landscape spaces

Notes:
Slow to moderate growth. For best performance and color, plant in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Minimal pruning required—shape lightly only if desired.

Plant type

Conifer

Height

6-10'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Fall color

Steel Blue

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Pom Pom, Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No