A neat, upright columnar conifer with soft feathery blue-grey foliage that deepens in winter. A compact, easy feature for pots, small screens and formal accents.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ellwood's Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' is a slow-growing shrub in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Ellwood's Cypress
Ellwood's Cypress suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Ellwood's Cypress does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 60 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Ellwood's Cypress does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Ellwood's Cypress in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Ellwood's Cypress in the garden
Ellwood's Cypress earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and a fast screen or informal hedge. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Ellwood's Cypress. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Ellwood's Cypress
Plant Sale lists Ellwood's Cypress as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
