- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 15 - 20 Feet
- Width 5 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 5-7
The upright narrow habit of Pinpoint Blue false cypress inspires many uses in the landscape. Pinpoint Blue false cypress makes a stunning statement as a specimen in the landscape, as a clustered planting, as a hedge or when standing as sentries on each side of the front door. This evergreen could also be used as a thriller in a garden planter. The color works well with the sometimes hard to compliment red or orange brick. An added bonus – it’s deer resistant.
The evergreen foliage of Pinpoint Blue false cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is soft and feathery. Native in Oregon and California, a common name for this species is Port Orford cedar, a greenery frequently used in winter arrangements all over the country. Pinpoint Blue false cypress gets 15 to 20 feet tall with a 5 to 6 foot spread at the base at maturity. The Pinpoint series of false cypress comes in three other colors, too.
Pinpoint® Blue False Cypress Care
This plant requires excellent drainage. Do no plant in low-lying areas or where water sits for even just a short while. To help with drainage, consider planting in a raised mound.
Make sure this and all evergreens are well watered going into winter. Pruning and fertilizer is not usually necessary.
Pinpoint® Blue False Cypress Spacing
Space Pinpoint Blue False Cypress 5 to 6 feet on center. The center of one plant should be 5 or 6 feet away from the center of the next Pinpoint Blue False Cypress.
Pinpoint® Blue False Cypress Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7 |
Plant Type: Shrub |
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 15 - 20 Feet |
Mature Width: 5 - 6 Feet |
Plant Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
Growth Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): None |
Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Blue |
Resists: Deer |
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
Uses: Border Plant Container Edging Plant Good for Screening Landscape Specimen or Focal Point |
Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
Botanical/Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'SMNCLBF' USPP 30,707 |
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.