Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Cupressaceae
Botanical Name
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera 'Boulevard'
Plant Common Name
Boulevard Japanese Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress
General Description
Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. Bearing the dense spreading needles characteristic of the Squarrosa Group, the cultivar 'Boulevard' is noted for its showy soft silvery-blue foliage which becomes tinged with purple in winter. Its narrow conical habit is also striking. It eventually forms a large shrub or small tree. The spherical pea-sized cones are green maturing to brown.
Sun-loving and easy to grow, this favorite landscape plant thrives in moist, slightly acid, organic-rich, well-drained soil. It prefers cool humid environments and should be protected from harsh drying winds. It makes a splendid feature or accent plant for spaces that will accommodate its size.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
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Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
8'-20' / 2.4m - 6.1m
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Width
3'-6' / 0.9m - 1.8m
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Native To
Japan
