Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Armstrongii

Common Name: Armstrong’s Lawson Cypress

Description:
The Armstrong’s Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Armstrongii') is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, upright growth habit and finely textured, deep green foliage. This dwarf to medium-sized cultivar has a conical shape, making it ideal for small gardens, rockeries, borders, and formal landscapes. Its soft, feathery foliage maintains a rich green colour year-round, adding structure and texture to the garden. Thriving in well-drained soils, it prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to pests and diseases. Low-maintenance and frost-hardy, Armstrong’s Lawson Cypress is an excellent choice for those seeking an easy-care, architectural plant for their landscape.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones instead)

Flower Colour:

• N/A (produces small, round cones)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging & Screening
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Disease Resistant
• Frost Hardy
• Low Maintenance
• Compact, Upright Growth

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Other compact conifers such as Thuja, Juniperus, and Cupressus species
• Contrasting foliage plants like Buxus (Boxwood) and Nandina domestica
• Underplanting with Lavandula (Lavender), ornamental grasses, or Heuchera for texture contrast