Blue Squarrosa Intermedia Chamaecyparis

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PLANT DESCRIPTIONS & FACTS

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Intermedia'

Overall Description

This particular Chamaecyparis cultivar has been known to go by several different names, most commonly being : Blue Moss Falsecypress, Moss sawara Falsecypress, and Blue Moss Cypress.

When young, this plant is more globe shaped, but quickly develops long, whiplike branches and a more semi pyramidal shape with age. The long whiplike branches are eventually filled with very dense, tight, soft silvery blue foliage. This cultivar has outstanding silvery blue color, and makes a wonderful small to medium sized specimen planting.

The branches can be trimmed to maintain a more globe shaped appearance if desired, or can even be trimmed / trained into a variety of topiary, or sculptured shapes - even pom poms!!

Plant Facts & Specifications

Mature Height: 5 - 7 ft

Mature Width: 3 - 5 ft

Growth rate: Moderate ( 6"-8" avg per yr )

Hardiness Zones: 5-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below - or check out our Hardiness Zone Map & Information Page )

Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun - caution should be used if planting in full sun during hot summer months. Perefers a break from hot midday summer sun.

Soil Preference: Average to fertile with good organic content - mulching strongly recommended.

Foliage Color & Texture: Evergreen - silvery blue foliage is fine textured, and has a somewhat soft, fluffy appearance throughout the tree. New growth is more elongated & fernlike, and matures to the finer textured foliage mentioned above.

Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: None to mention

Diseases / Insects: Relatively disease & pest free - although one can never rule out an occasional bagworm on just about any evergreen species.

Recommended Spacing: No particular spacing recommendation for this variety. Will depend on the type of landscape application & purpose of planting.

Deer Resistance Rating: Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance

Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend POOPeas for use with all of evergreen species. However, either water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular fertilizers ( Holly Tone is excellent ) are also good options. Most any granular fertilizers with a 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio are also acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. POOPeas may be used at anytime.

Additional Features & Characteristics:

Keep Out Of Hot Midday Sun: Squarrosa Intermedia Chamaecyparis can be sensitive to very strong, hot midday summer sun, and has a tendency to suffer foliage burn in extreme summer midday sun exposure.

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