Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

10.5cm nursery pot

Plant Highlights: Soft blue-green evergreen foliage • Naturally narrow, columnar habit • Excellent for containers and small gardens • Year-round structure • RHS Award of Garden Merit

Overview

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii', commonly known as Lawson Cypress 'Ellwoodii', is a slow-growing evergreen conifer valued for its elegant, narrow columnar shape and soft blue-green foliage with subtle silvery-grey tones. Its naturally dense habit creates an attractive architectural feature throughout the year without requiring frequent pruning.

Its compact form makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, decorative patio containers and formal planting schemes. Whether planted as a specimen, used in pairs to frame an entrance or incorporated into mixed borders, 'Ellwoodii' provides reliable year-round colour and structure with very little maintenance.

Why We Love It

• Attractive blue-green evergreen foliage all year.
• Naturally neat, columnar habit requires minimal pruning.
• Excellent for containers and smaller gardens.
• Provides strong architectural structure throughout the seasons.
• Easy to grow and long-lived.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun for the best foliage colour and compact growth. It is suitable for both sheltered and reasonably exposed locations.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is essential, especially during winter, although the plant appreciates soil that does not dry out completely.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a mulch around newly planted specimens in spring to help retain soil moisture. Container-grown plants should be monitored during prolonged dry periods.

Routine Care

Very little pruning is required. If shaping is desired, trim lightly during the growing season without cutting back into old wood that has no green foliage. Plants grown as formal specimens or hedges can be clipped once or twice each year.

Perfect For

• Small gardens.
• Patio containers.
• Formal gardens.
• Entranceways.
• Architectural planting.
• Mixed evergreen borders.

Good to Know

'Ellwoodii' is the recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM) for its reliable garden performance. It grows slowly, making it easy to maintain, but given enough years will eventually become a medium-sized evergreen specimen rather than remaining dwarf.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'
• Supplied in a 10.5cm nursery pot.
• Evergreen conifer.
• Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.