Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Empire’ – Elegant Columnar Lawson Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Empire’ is a refined evergreen conifer prized for its narrow, upright columnar form and dense blue-green foliage. This compact selection is ideal for adding vertical structure to borders, formal gardens and entrance planting. Hardy and low maintenance, it provides year-round colour and architectural interest without taking up much space.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
Fresh blue-green growth emerges, brightening the plant’s upright form.
Summer:
Dense feathery foliage creates a strong vertical column of cool evergreen colour.
Autumn & Winter:
Foliage retains its blue-green tones, providing reliable winter structure.
Structure & Form
Perfect for vertical accents in the garden.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Formal Gardens: Excellent structural planting.
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Entrance Features: Frames doorways or paths beautifully.
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Mixed Borders: Adds height and evergreen contrast.
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Small Gardens: Upright growth suits limited space.
Growing Conditions & Care
Position:
Full sun or partial shade.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil. Prefers slightly acidic conditions.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy in the UK (approximately -20°C).
Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Minimal pruning required to maintain its natural column shape.
Why Choose Chamaecyparis ‘Ellwood’s Empire’?
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Elegant columnar growth
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Attractive blue-green foliage
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Excellent for narrow spaces
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Hardy and reliable
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Low maintenance evergreen
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Empire’ is a stylish conifer that adds strong vertical structure and year-round greenery to garden landscapes.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
