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Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Heatherbun’ (White cedar, White false cypress, Heatherbun false cypress)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Heatherbun’ kam-ah-SIP-ar-iss thee-OY-deez Common Name: White cedar, White false cypress, Heatherbun false cypress Genus: Chamaecyparis
This evergreen, coniferous tree has flattened sprays of scale-like adult leaves. 'Heatherbun' has soft, blue-green juvenile foliage that turns plum to bronze in winter and a compact, rounded form.
 Care: Thrives in moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic sandy soil in full sun.
 Propagation: Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
 Problems: Spruce mite, twig blight, root rot, needle blights.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium to Wet
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Foliage Color Evergreen
Uses , Hedge, Screening, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Seasonal Interest , Winter Interest
Type ,Trees

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