Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cyano-viridis'
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BOULEVARD CYPRESS
Family: Cupressaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Japan.
Plant Group:
Conifers.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 4-6, 15-17.
USDA: zones 4-8.
Mature size:
Height: 8 feet (2.4 m).
Width: 8 feet (in 20 years).
Flowering attributes:
Angular female cones.
Leaf attributes:
Soft, silvery blue green foliage. Very blue needles when soil is acid with high magnesium levels.
Growth habit:
Pyramidal.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Moist, slightly acidic soil.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed in spring. | Semi ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pests and Diseases:
Well drained soil is a must to help prevent root rot. Some pests that could be problems are Spruce mite, twig blight, root rot and needle blights.
Rainy Side Notes
Beautiful blue needles on a large shrub that does and looks better in the Pacific Northwest than a Blue Spruce. Don't plant a blue spruce they are not suitable for the PNW maritime climate. These spruces will look pretty sad after the first few years. Plant this chamaecyparis instead!
Debra Teachout-Teashon
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