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

Rhododendron pachysanthum | Rhododendron species

Plant Combos

Woodland Foliage Combo in Pewter and Blue

Focus: Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 9
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Burgundy and Silver Foliage Vignette

Focus: Small Space, Color Theme
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7
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Foliage and Flowers Plant Combo for Woodland Garden

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 9, 7
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Foliage Combo for Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 5, 6, 7
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Foliage Combo in Pink and Blue Tones

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Color Theme
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9, 5, 6, 7
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Low Maintenance Woodland Mixed Border in Cool Tones

Focus: Mixed Border, Color Theme, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9, 6, 7
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Woodland Garden with Foliage Focus

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7
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Woodland Scheme with Great Structure and Showy Flowers

Focus: Efficient Use of Space, Mixed Border, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9
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Cool Blue and Rich Burgundy Foliage Combo

Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 7
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Cool Combo of Silver and Magenta

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Color Theme, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7
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Woodland Plant Combo in Shades of Green

Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Color Theme, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 6, 7
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