Description: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lutea Nana', commonly known as Lawson's Cypress 'Lutea Nana', is a dwarf, evergreen conifer prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and compact, globular form. The dense, scale-like leaves retain their bright colour throughout the year, providing year-round interest in the garden. This slow-growing cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade to maintain its vivid foliage colour. 'Lutea Nana' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate and is an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, or as a specimen plant in small gardens.
Form:
Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
Height: Approximately 0.5 to 1 metre
Width: Approximately 0.5 to 1 metre
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Does not flower
Flower Colour:
Not applicable
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Drought Tolerant once established
Suitable for Rockeries
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals
Companion Plants:
Heathers (Calluna vulgaris)
Dwarf Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum)
Heuchera varieties
These companion plants provide contrasting foliage colours and textures, enhancing the visual appeal of 'Lutea Nana' in garden settings.