Chamaecyparis l. 'Summer Snow' - P9

Description
This shrub is well tolerated by frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Summersnow'.

Bulletpoints
* very decorative * tolerates pruning * shade tolerant

Leaves
Very decorative.

Growth habit
Lawson cypress 'Summer Snow' is conical in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary

Root
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Summer Snow' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.