Plant Details
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star'
White Cedar
Exposure:
Part Shade
Plant Category:
Conifers
Height:
Minimum 4 feet , Maximum 20 feet
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A small evergreen with a columnar habit, to about 4-5' tall x 1.5' wide in 10 years, eventually 15-20' tall and narrow. The cultivar name 'Red Star' refers to the dense and delicate, star-shaped, blue-green foliage that turns to a rich, warm purple-red in winter light. Sun for best color or part shade with lean, well-drained soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.
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1 Nurseries Carry This Plant:
| Name | City/State | Phone | Prod Type | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace of Mind Nursery Inc. | West Linn, OR | Email now | 503-949-4944 | BB: 1 |
Comments
Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:20 PM
This cultivar grows in a columnar form. Soft, fluffy branches hold dark green needles in summer that turn purple in winter. Grows 1-3" per year. Perfect to fit in an empty garden space.
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