Lawson’s cypress ‘Ellwoodii’ (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’) is a conifer that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Lawson’s cypress ‘Ellwoodii’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Lawson’s cypress ‘Ellwoodii’
Scientific name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’
Plant type: Conifers, Shrubs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Lawson’s cypress ‘Ellwoodii’ (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’) – I.Sáček, senior, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Lawson’s cypress ‘Ellwoodii’ (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’) – I.Sáček, senior, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons



