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Other common names Sawara cypress 'Plumosa Compressa'
Synonyms Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Densa'
Family Cupressaceae
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
Details 'Plumosa Compressa' is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer forming a rounded bush with a flattened top and reaching a height of 90cm. The densely-packed feathery branchlets of green needles, tipped a creamy-yellow, are soft to the touch and appear moss-like on young plants
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Toxicity Foliage may cause skin irritation
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil
Propagation Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Aphids may be a problem
Diseases May be subject to phytophthora root diseases
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