Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Glauca Compacta

Common Name: Glauca Compact Nootka Cypress

Description:
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta', commonly known as Glauca Compact Nootka Cypress, is a dwarf evergreen conifer celebrated for its dense, upright sprays of blue-green foliage. This slow-growing cultivar forms a rounded bush, reaching up to 1 metre in height over the first 10 years, making it an excellent choice for small gardens or as an accent plant. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate both sun and shade, adapting well to various garden settings. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it suitable for use in rockeries, borders, or as a low hedge.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: up to 1 metre in 10 years
• Width: approximately 0.5 to 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Heuchera varieties
• Dwarf Rhododendrons
• Hosta species

These companion plants offer contrasting foliage colours and textures, enhancing the visual appeal of 'Glauca Compacta' in the landscape.