Conifer Database - Silberstar

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Silberstar’

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silberstar' is a vigorous, columnar tree form of Lawson cypress with dense, silvery-blue foliage. It is thought to possess exceptional hardiness and may be suitable for colder climates. After 10 years of growth a mature specimen will measure 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).

This cultivar originated as a branch mutation on a specimen of Ch. lawsoniana 'Columnaris' found in 1955 and propagated by Hans Jüsrgen Höpken, Bad Zwischenahn, Germany. Plants are occasionally seen listed as, 'Hoepkin's Silberstar,' 'Höpken's Silberstar,' or simply 'Silverstar.'




Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue Gray
GROWTH SHAPE:
GROWTH SIZE:Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Sport


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