Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' Tweet

Genus: Chamaecyparis

Common Name: Lawson Cypress, 'Minima Aurea'

Latin Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea'

Variety: 'Minima Aurea'

Family Name: Cupressaceae

Plant Description:

A very slow growing, conical shaped, dwarf conifer. The dense, soft, golden yellow foliage is held in vertical flattened sprays giving the plant a very solid and compact look. Good for a large rock garden where it can be left to develop its character.

Latin Name Explanation:

Chamaecyparis comes from the greeks 'chamai' meaning on the ground or dwarf and 'kuparrisos' meaning cypress. The plants are low growing relative to the 1 cypresses. In 1854 the plant was introduced to Lawson's nursery in Edinburgh hence its specific name. Minima = very small and refers to the plants stature. Aurea = golden and refers to the foliage colour.

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Height: 1m

Spread: 80cm

Form: Evergreen

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Grown Height: 1m

Grown Spread: 80cm

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Likes Soil Type:

Any reasonably fertile soil
Clay Loam
Loam
Sandy Loam
Silty

Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Primary Flower Colour:

Primary Foliage Colour: Lime Green / Yellowish Green

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Element of Interest:

Autumn Colour
Colour
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Shape - Adds Character to Your Garden
Shape & Colour
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Winter Colour


Likes PH: Acid - neutral

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Moisture Level: Moist well drained soil

Growth Rate: Slow

After Care Required: Trim to Keep Shape and Size in Check


Work Involved: Easy to Grow

Fragrance: Not Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

Does it need staking?:

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Specific Planting:

Water well before planting. Loosen the soil with a fork. Make a hole and loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole. Place the plant so that when sat in the hole the compost level is the same as the surrounding soil. Fill in around the plant with friable soil. Firm the soil around the roots to make good contact with the roots and to secure the plant. Water after planting.

Specific Care:

Little care required once established.

Specific Feeding:

An annual dressing of general fertiliser in spring during the plants early years will encourage good establishment.

Propagation

Grafting

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