Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' – Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'

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This Chamaecyparis can grow to a medium-size tree with a columnar crown, 5 - 10 m tall. In culture it is one of the most popular conifers for use as a hedge plant. The naturally small habit makes the ‘Columnaris’ suitable for that purpose. Although the tree can tolerate pruning well, it must not be pruned back to the old wood as the branches will no longer sprout. The bark is reddish brown and peels in long fibrous plates when mature. The young twigs are brown and flattened. The foliage is blue-green and soft-blue frosted. The twigs have some twists in the branching, an important difference with ‘Alumni’ which has the same colour foliage, but whose twigs are always in one plane. Grows on any soil provided it is humic and well drained. Cannot tolerate lime.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
5 - 10 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown, flattened, bark reddish brown with peeling plates
Leaf
pointed scales, blue-green, soft-blue frosted, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous, ♂ pinkish red, fragrant flowers
Fruits
round cones, reddish brown, 0.8 cm, in small bunches
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
well-drained, humic, no lime
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
specimen conifer, hedge plant
Origin
Jan Spek, Boskoop, the Netherlands, 1940
Synonyms
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana var. columnaris glauca
Haagplant Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown bluegreen green pink average growing toxic components Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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