Chamaecyparis pisifera Plumosa Compressa

Common Name:
Dwarf Plume Sawara Cypress

Description:
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' is a compact, slow-growing conifer with soft, feathery foliage in a rich green hue. This dwarf variety has a naturally dense, rounded form, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, small borders, and container planting. Its fine texture and year-round evergreen foliage provide continuous interest in any garden setting. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Plumosa Compressa' thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers a sunny to partly shaded position. Its small, mounded habit makes it a fantastic option for formal landscapes, bonsai cultivation, or Japanese-style gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 – 1 metre
• Width: 0.5 – 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.)