Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Knowefieldensis'
Lawson's cypress 'Knowefieldensis'
A low-growing, spreading conifer, to around 1m high in 10 years, with drooping sprays of small, scale-like, blue-green leaves
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Ground cover
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required. Trim hedging from late spring to early autumn; do not cut into old wood
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid and juniper scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot and Coryneum canker (see Conifers: brown patches)
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