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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (Lawson's cypress 'Silver Threads' )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.7m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads'

Other names: Port Orford cedar 'Silver Thread', Lawson's cypress 'Silver Threads'


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Genus: Chamaecyparis

Variety or cultivar: 'Silver Threads' _ 'Silver Threads' is a fairly slow-growing, evergreen shrub of columnar habit, with grey-green to blue-green foliage in short, soft sprays with silver speckles.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Blue-green, Grey-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons

Habit: Narrowly columnar

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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...


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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (Lawson's cypress 'Silver Threads' ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.7m 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
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Planting

Question from Audrey Hill

Can this be planted in a large container?

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  • Replies: 1
  • Posted: Thu. 15th September 2011 17:10
  • Last reply: Thu. 15th September 2011 19:42

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