Overview
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (v) is a columnar upright, bushy conifers in the genus Chamaecyparis, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (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, known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson's cypress, is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae. It is native to Oregon and northwestern California, and grows from sea level up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in the valleys of the Klamath Mountains, often along streams.
About the genus
Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress, is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai (χαμαί), meaning "on the earth", and kuparissos (κυπάρισσος) for "cypress".
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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 'Silver Queen' (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 'Silver Queen' (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 'Silver Queen' (v)?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (v) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (v) need?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (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 'Silver Queen' (v) hardy in the UK?
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Queen' (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 'Silver Queen' (v)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
