General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, however. Shelter from wind.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Chamaecyparis pisifera, commonly known as Sawara cypress, is a large, pyramidal, evergreen conifer that grows to 50-70’ tall. This species is rarely sold in commerce however. It is the shrubby cultivars, ranging is size from large shrub to dwarf/miniature, that have become popular ornamental plants. ‘Squarrosa Intermedia’ is a broad, upright, semi-dwarf shrub that typically grows to 5-6’ tall in 10 years. It features feathery blue-green needle-like juvenile foliage that stands out from the twigs. Irregular habit.