Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Nidiformis' Add
Common Name: Birdnest Cypress  
Plant photo of: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Nidiformis'
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Foundation

 

Special Uses

Hedge

 

Attracts Wildlife

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  • Description

  • Notes

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Nidiformis' is a Evergreen tree or shrub that grows 3' to 10' tall, 3' to 5' wide and has Green leaves year around. It likes well drained moist acid soil, with organic matter. This tree/ shrub needs medium watering, a climate that is humid and will take half shade.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.