Lawson's Cypress

Lawson's Cypress Care

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

What is the plant

Lawson's Cypress is a large evergreen conifer or small shrub that belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to the United States. In its natural environment, it grows in forests and near streams, where it feels good with sufficient sunlight. Interestingly, Lawson's Cypress has a pronounced aroma that repels insects and is also very resistant to external stimuli, which is why in the past, it was actively used for building ships and airplanes.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is easily identified by its thick silvery-brown trunk that can grow up to 147 feet (45 meters) tall. It is worth noting that this tree grows extremely long and can live up to 600 years.

The leaves are bright green or blue-green above and white below and have a scaly texture and a sharp smell reminiscent of home parsley. The flowers are small, appear in the spring, and are divided into female and male with deep blue and crimson colors, respectively. As for the cones, they are small in size, appear on female flowers in early spring, are green at first, and brown when mature.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

20°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

6a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water only after the top layer of the soil has completely dried. Use a moisture meter to check the soil moisture level.
Pruning
Pruning is usually not necessary, but during the fall, you can cut too dense branches to maintain the appropriate shape of the tree.
Fertilizer
Even though the tree takes all the necessary substances from the soil, once in the spring, use a universal liquid fertilizer, and with the onset of autumn, an organic fertilizer.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Lawson's Cypress prefers bright sunlight, so place it opposite a well-lit window or similar area in the yard.
Soil
A well-drained and moist loamy soil containing nutrients is best.
Propagation
Cut off a healthy shoot with a disinfected blade in late summer, then plant in well-drained, slightly moist soil.

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Temperature
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is unpretentious and is comfortable in temperatures of 29-82˚F (-1-28°C).
Container
A large pot made of any material and with one or more drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
In addition to the commonly accepted name, Port Orford Cedar is also used, which is more commonly used among those people who live in the native area of the tree.