Evergreen Shrub – Baby Blue Sawara Cypress

Baby Blue Sawara Cypress 

Botanical name: chamaecyparis pisifera ‘baby blue’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 6 ft in height with a spread of 4 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green, blue, gray/silver 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with new growth cuttings in the late spring or in the fall

Landscape use: hedge, container plant, topiary, focal point 

Special features: deer resistant, 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil

Companion plants: azaleas, boxwoods, rosemary, japanese maple, lavender 

Toxicity level: potentially toxic for humans and pets if consumed in large amounts

Invasive species: no