Description
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, however. Shelter from wind. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
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A compact, conical falsecypress with graceful, soft fern-like branches. The leaves are bright green on top and flecked with silver-blue on the underside. This sport of ‘Boulevard’ is a great substitute for dwarf Alberta spruce.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, however. Shelter from wind. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Soft Serve False Cypress |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Dow Whiting' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 6 – 10' |
| Width | 5 to 6 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Size | 40 gallon, 45 gallon |