Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca' tree

Blue foliage on Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca'

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca' Tree

Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CLC.SS.75.1
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Lawsons Cypress

Single stem tree, 40-60cm, 7.5L pot

£50

£50 ~~£50~~

Final size 3 x 1 metres in 20 years

Foliage Blue-green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining / drought-tolerant

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Planting & Care

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Description

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Columnaris Glauca is one of the best upright blue Lawson's - a striking medium sized evergreen conifer. It exhibits fragrant, blue-grey foliage that is especially vibrant in summer and provides a wonderful feature in the winter garden. Lawson's cypress Columnaris Glauca has a columnar shape with narrow habit and is the ideal choice for an attractive screening hedge or a fantastic specimen tree.

Also known as a False Cypress, Columnaris Glauca is a hardy tree that grows well in both full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of all soil types and drought, preferring slightly acidic, well-drained conditions - it dislikes waterlogged soils. This beautiful conifer is suited to both exposed and sheltered positions, reaching a final height and spread of 3 x 1 metres in 10 years.

AKA False cypress Columnaris Glauca, Lawson's cypress Columnaris Glauca

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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