About

Lawson Cypress ‘Stewartii’

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

A medium-sized evergreen conifer with a narrow, pyramidal shape and soft, golden-yellow foliage. It produces small, round cones.


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The Produce

These cones feature distinctive scales and may have a slightly waxy coating.


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The Flowers

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


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The Leaves

The leaves are soft to the touch and feature an appealing blue-green to dark green colour, providing an elegant and distinctive appearance.


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The Bark

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


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The Habitat

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


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The Ecology

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


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The Culture

Valued for its ornamental golden foliage and timber. Often planted in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

Lawson Cypress ‘Stewartii’ is prized for its striking golden foliage, which adds color to gardens year-round.

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