Chamaecyparis pisifera Curly Top

Common Name:
Curly Top Sawara Cypress

Description:
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Top' is a unique, compact conifer known for its dense, twisted, blue-green foliage that gives it a distinctive, textured appearance. This slow-growing, dwarf cultivar maintains a rounded to slightly conical shape, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, mixed borders, and container planting. Its foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, providing year-round interest in the garden. 'Curly Top' thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers a sunny to partly shaded position. Hardy and low-maintenance, it is an excellent option for small gardens, Japanese-style landscapes, and formal plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.6 – 1 metre
• Width: 0.6 – 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Topiary
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Dwarf Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)