Lawson Cypress
Latin Name : Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
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Not used anything like as much as it once was, the Lawson Cypress will top out at around 50 ft.. As a hedge, like the majority of conifers, cutting back should be restricted to within the depth of the foliage. Cutting beyond this will prevent further lateral growth. Unlike Leylandii, Lawson Cypress has a pleasant resinous aroma. Commonly available forms will give a choice of form and colour. There are many ‘dwarf’ varieties suitable for rockeries or tubs.
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This image details the ‘look’ of the foliage of the Lawson Cypress.
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Yellow Lawson Cypress are out there to be had. They are naturally slower growing, but make great specemins or hedges.
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This blue Lawson is a great backgroud tree against which to view contrastingly different coloured plants.