Family: Cupressaceae
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera Snow
Common Name: Snow False Cypress, Snow Sawara Flase Cypress
Description | A dwarf bun shaped conifer with white tipped foliage. |
Pronunciation | (kamma-SIP-eris)(pie-sif-er-ah) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Coniferous |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | part sun |
Moisture | average to moist |
Soil & Site | average moist well drained |
Leaves | blue green foliage in sprays with white tips |
Dimensions | tight globe reaching 5-6 feet by 5-6 feet |
Maintenance | needs protection from the cold wind |
Native Site | Introduced from Japan |
Notes & Reference | American Conifer Society and Iseli Nursery web sites |
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