Chamaecyparis lawsoniana White Spot

Common Name: Lawson's Cypress 'White Spot'

Description:
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'White Spot', commonly known as Lawson's Cypress 'White Spot', is an evergreen conifer notable for its dense, columnar habit and distinctive variegated foliage. The glaucous blue-green leaves are adorned with creamy white tips on new growth during summer, gradually fading through autumn, leaving only the shoot tips white. This cultivar thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. 'White Spot' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate and serves as an excellent choice for specimen planting, containers, or even hedging.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 2 to 3 metres in 10 years
• Width: Approximately 1 to 1.5 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
• Attractive Variegated Foliage

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 'White Spot' in garden settings.