Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Minima Glauca

Common Name: Lawson's Cypress 'Minima Glauca'

Description:
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Glauca', commonly known as Lawson's Cypress 'Minima Glauca', is a dwarf, evergreen conifer renowned for its compact, globular form and attractive blue-green foliage. The dense, scale-like leaves maintain their colour throughout the year, providing continuous visual interest. This slow-growing cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. 'Minima Glauca' 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 'Minima Glauca' in garden settings.