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Conifer · EvergreenSKU 164300

Chamaecyparis l. Van Pelt's Blue 2 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis l. Van Pelt's Blue 2 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Van Pelt's Blue'
Elegant evergreen conifer with soft blue-grey foliage and a graceful upright form
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Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 1-1.5m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
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About Chamaecyparis l. Van Pelt's Blue 2 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Van Pelt’s Blue’ – Elegant Blue Lawson Cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Van Pelt’s Blue’ is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its soft blue-grey foliage and graceful, upright habit. The fine-textured sprays of foliage create a light, airy appearance while maintaining strong architectural structure. Ideal as a specimen tree or within mixed conifer planting, it provides year-round colour and elegant form in the garden.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh blue-grey growth appears, brightening the plant’s elegant form.

Summer:
Soft feathery foliage creates a dense column of cool blue colour.

Autumn & Winter:
Evergreen foliage retains its blue-grey tones, providing year-round structure and contrast.

Structure & Form

  • Upright conical evergreen conifer

  • Height: 6–10m (over time)

  • Spread: 2–4m

  • Soft blue-grey foliage

  • Elegant layered branches

A beautiful architectural specimen tree.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

  • Specimen Planting: Eye-catching focal point.

  • Conifer Gardens: Complements other evergreen textures.

  • Mixed Borders: Adds height and cool colour contrast.

  • Large Gardens: Ideal as a long-term structural tree.

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. Little pruning required except to remove damaged growth.

Why Choose Chamaecyparis ‘Van Pelt’s Blue’?

  • Attractive blue-grey evergreen foliage

  • Elegant upright form

  • Excellent specimen conifer

  • Hardy and reliable

  • Low maintenance

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Van Pelt’s Blue’ is a graceful evergreen conifer that brings cool colour and refined structure to garden planting schemes.

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