Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Snow'

White Tip False Cypress

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Item #: 1856

Zones: 5a to 8b

Dormancy: Evergreen

Height: 48" tall

Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin: Japan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


This old Japanese cultivar is highly prized for its grey blue fuzzy foliage with white snow kissed tips. It also takes well to shearing, if you're into plant S&M. C. 'Snow' will scorch in midsummer if not protected from hot sun in the south. In ten years, expect a 4' tall x 4' wide plant.