Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Oregon cedar, Lawson’s cypress

W. USA; 10 - 30m
Planting position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Ideal for cool, moist regions.
Ideal for areas with high summer rainfall.
Non-humidity regions.
Requires regular watering, especially during dry summers.
Well-draining soil, enriched with plenty compost.
Planting- and annual (for first two years) applications of fertiliser.
Little pruning.
Protection from extreme heat and drought.
Regular checking for aphids and scale insects.
Propagate from cuttings.

A large conical tree with dark green cluster of aromatic leaves, small autumn cones and a scaly, rusty-coloured bark.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Columnaris’ (6 - 8m) a narrow, blue conifer.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ (4 - 5m) the dense foliage is grey-green and it's columnar-shaped.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Fletcherii’ (1,5 - 2m) a dwarf conifer with grey-blue foliage.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Lanei’ (5m) a triangular-shaped plant with golden foliage.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’ (2m) a slow grower with feathery golden foliage.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Tamariscifolia’ (2,5m) looks like a bird’s nest with pale green, feathery leaves.