Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon'

Blue Moon Sawara Cypress

  • Bright blue foliage
  • Short, stiff branches form a compact ball
  • Great alone or in groups
  • Nice in containers
  • Evergreen
  • Dwarf and slow-growing

The bright blue foliage adds a special color element to the landscape, featuring short, stiff branches that form a compact ball. Can be planted as a single color accent or in groupings for bright blocks of spectacular color. 'Blue Moon' has a tight, tidy form that requires little to no shearing to maintain its globe shape. Dwarf and slow-growing at only 3-5" per year, this little eyecatcher is great in the lanscape or for a splash of year round color in a patio container.

Attributes
Container
Evergreen
Specimen
Foliage Color
Blue
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Compact
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon'

Best planted in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Feed in spring with organic evergreen fertilizer.