A soft, conical conifer with fluffy silvery-blue foliage that gives a plush, woolly texture. A popular feature and container plant for cool gardens, taking light shaping well.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Boulevard Cypress
Botanically, Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard' is a slow-growing shrub in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Boulevard Cypress
Boulevard Cypress suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Boulevard Cypress does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Boulevard Cypress does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Boulevard Cypress in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Boulevard Cypress in the garden
Boulevard Cypress earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Boulevard Cypress with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Boulevard Cypress
Plant Sale lists Boulevard Cypress as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
