Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Minima Aurea - Lawson Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Minima Aurea - Lawson Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Minima Aurea
Lawson's Cypress, False Cypress, Port Orford-cedar, Oregon cedar, White cedar
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Description
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' is a variety of Lawson Cypress of small size that has a lovely rounded and conical habit, adorned with bright golden foliage. With a regular and dense growth, and a very slow growth rate, this small conifer makes a big impact in a rockery, planted as a solitary specimen, or even in a container on the terrace.
The Lawson's Cypress, in Latin Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and sometimes called the false cypress, is a majestic conifer from the cupressaceae family, native to the moist coastal forests of the northwest United States. In its natural habitat, it often reaches heights of over 30m (98ft 5in), with a trunk diameter approaching 1.20m (3ft 11in). Its habit is straight and conical, and its trailing branches form soft curtains adorned with fairly dark green foliage, with bluish reflections. It has given rise to numerous cultivars, among which there is a wide selection of plants of modest stature, better suited to the size of our gardens. This false cypress is very cold-hardy (-20°C (-4°F)), but it is sensitive to drought.
The 'Minima Aurea' variety shows a round habit when young. Over the years, it rises to adopt a broadly conical shape, slightly taller than wide. At the age of 10, this conifer measures about 50cm (19.7in) in height. Eventually, it will reach a height of about 1m (3ft 4in) with a spread of 80cm. It produces slender and flattened branches covered with small scale-like leaves, which are not prickly. The colour of the young foliage is a bright golden, then it becomes a bit greener.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea', with its small size and neat appearance, is suitable for ornamenting small spaces, both in the ground and in pots. It can be planted prominently as a solitary specimen. The architectural qualities of dwarf conifers deserve to be invited more often into our gardens, where they bring a permanent structure. These plants are rather discreet in summer and become prominent again in winter when the flowers have left our gardens. Perfect in a contemporary setting, conifers also have their place in more classic, even romantic landscapes: they mark pathways, border terraces, or fill the corner of a large shrub border. To accompany the Lawson Cypress 'Minima Aurea', consider ground cover plants such as cerastiums or achilleas, for example. Cyclamens also form magnificent flowering carpets in autumn or late winter, and they will be perfect for dressing the base of this conifer.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Chamaecyparis
lawsoniana
Minima Aurea
Cupressaceae
Lawson's Cypress, False Cypress, Port Orford-cedar, Oregon cedar, White cedar
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' should be planted in spring or autumn, in any well-prepared soil, not too dry, slightly acidic or neutral, and even slightly chalky. This conifer thrives in sunny (in a fairly humid climate) or semi-shady conditions. Water the plants regularly during the months following planting. This conifer is not too demanding in terms of soil quality, but it suffers in excessively dry soils and arid situations. It is a species suited to cool, oceanic, or mountain climates. This bush does not tolerate pruning very well, but any unsightly or obstructive branches can be removed. Remove branches that have uniformly green foliage and are much more vigorous, as they appear.
Certain varieties of chamaecyparis are particularly susceptible to a disease caused by a fungus called phytophthora, which can lead to their decline. Root rot, which thrives in damp soil, is a fungus that can develop on the roots of this conifer. When the fungus becomes visible on the trunk, it is too late to save the tree.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.