Overview
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) is a columnar upright, bushy conifers in the genus Chamaecyparis, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (Lawson's cypress 'Erecta Argenteovariegata') is a cultivar of evergreen conifers and shrubs in the genus Chamaecyparis, known for their narrow ovoid or columnar shapes and densely branched sprays of small scale-like foliage. This cultivar has a columnar upright and bushy habit, suitable for full sun and a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for architectural uses, city gardens, hedging, and low-maintenance planting, offering winter interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamaecyparis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Shoot-boring moths
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v)?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) need?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) hardy in the UK?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Argenteovariegata' (v)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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