Curly Tops sawara cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Tops'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 feet tallup to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Open
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Curly Tops' sawara cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Curly Tops') is a tree for specimen use, rock gardens, foundation plantings, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is an evergreen with an open habit and twisted, curly foliage. It grows at a moderate rate and tolerates drought once established.
Pairs well with Heather, Winter aconite, and Big bluestem.