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Boulevard Sarawa-Cypress

Tagged as: Intermediate-Sized Evergreens

Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard'
Common Name: Boulevard Sarawa-Cypress

Updated 3/2012



Height:
12-15' Spread: 8-10' Habit/Form: Narrow, pyramidal Growth Rate: Medium  Zone: 4-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to light shade; well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil; protect from drying winds; benefits with mulch layer to keep cool root environment

Ornamental Characteristics: Soft, needle-like, silvery blue-green foliage turns a grayish blue in winter

Use in the Landscape: Narrow specimen plant, mixed borders, combines with other evergreens

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