Chamaecyparis pisifera '(Plumosa) Nana' Sawara cypress
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,3-0,6m
usual width
0,5-1m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Nana, or sometimes also called Plumosa Nana is a dwarf variety of PPlumosa Sawara cypress, introduced already in late 19th century. It is a very slowly growing evergreen conifer with emerald green sprays of soft needles, curled at tips. It forms a cushion-like shrub that finishes about twice as wide as tall when mature.It will be beautiful in small gardens and front yards as well as in borders with dwarf conifers and small-leaved evergreens, combined with attractive perennials of small sizes. Cushion-like plants make a nice display in a sunny rockery, surrounded by either brown mulch or light grey gravel.
Sawara cypress prefers moist, slightly acidic soil but is adaptable to almost all types of soil. It can take strong frosts but dislikes extremely hot summers in dry soils. No pruning necessary. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 06-02-2013
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