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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii' (Lawson's cypress 'Pottenii' )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Contact with foliage may irritate skin. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii'

Other names: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii', Lawson's cypress 'Pottenii'


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Genus: Chamaecyparis

Variety or cultivar: 'Pottenii' _ 'Pottenii' is an evergreen, coniferous tree that forms a dense, slim, abstract-column of medium height with grey to sea-green, slightly fluffy looking foliage.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Broadly columnar, Dense

Toxicity: Contact with foliage may irritate skin.

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Specific pests: Aphids , Juniper scale , Shoot-boring moths

Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases

General care

Pruning: No pruning required. If formed into a shape, such as a hedge, will need trimming twice a year.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii' (Lawson's cypress 'Pottenii' ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Can tolerate chalk soils, but prefers slightly acidic soil.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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