Chamaecyparis pisifera' Snow'
Snow false cypress
Evergreen Conifer, Shrub
Very compact and super cute! This slow growing dwarf conifer is wonderful when paired with bolder foliage in complementary tones. Try it with a bold blue hosta or a weigela with burgundy foliage.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Description
Size: 18 - 24 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Silver / Gray,
Ivory / Cream,
Blue
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Container, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
front of border
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing, Well Behaved / Companionable
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Suitable Substitutes
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Iceberg' | Iceberg Eastern White Cedar
Perfect Partners
Plant Combos
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Woodland Garden with Foliage Focus
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 -
Foliage Combo for Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Woodland Plant Combo in Shades of Green
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Cool Blue and Rich Burgundy Foliage Combo
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8 -
Woodland Foliage Combo in Pewter and Blue
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 9 -
Foliage and Flowers Plant Combo for Woodland Garden
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Cool Combo of Silver and Magenta
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 -
Foliage Combo in Pink and Blue Tones
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Burgundy and Silver Foliage Vignette
Focus: Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 -
Woodland Scheme with Great Structure and Showy Flowers
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest, Efficient Use of Space, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9 -
Low Maintenance Woodland Mixed Border in Cool Tones
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9