Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Snow Queen

Common Name: Lawson's Cypress 'Snow Queen'

Description:
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Snow Queen', commonly known as Lawson's Cypress 'Snow Queen', is an evergreen conifer celebrated for its elegant, pyramidal form and attractive blue-green foliage. The dense, feathery leaves maintain their colour throughout the year, providing continuous visual interest. This cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. 'Snow Queen' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate and serves as an excellent choice for specimen planting, hedging, or inclusion in mixed borders.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 6 to 8 metres
• Width: Approximately 2 to 3 metres

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 Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera varieties
• Hosta species

These companion plants provide contrasting foliage colours and textures, enhancing the visual appeal of 'Snow Queen' in garden settings.