About

Lawson Cypress ‘Columnaris Glauca’

The Lawson cypress, or Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, is a evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It’s prized for its graceful appearance, with dense foliage of scale-like leaves in varying shades of green, blue, and grey.
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The Appearance

Lawson Cypress ‘Columnaris Glauca’


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The Produce

They showcase an attractive bluish-green hue.


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The Flowers

A medium-sized evergreen conifer with a narrow, columnar shape and blue-green foliage. It produces small, round cones.


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The Leaves

The foliage creates an elegant and columnar appearance, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of this distinct cypress variety.


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The Bark

Produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by small, round cones.


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The Habitat

The bark is reddish-brown and fibrous, becoming more fissured with age.


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The Ecology

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Commonly found in gardens and parks.


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The Culture

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The dense foliage offers excellent cover.


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Fun Facts

Valued for its ornamental blue-green foliage and timber. Often planted in gardens and large landscapes.

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