Lawson Cypress ‘Jeanette’ (1L)

The Lawson Cypress ‘Jeanette’ *Chamaecyparis lawsoniana* is a lovely evergreen conifer that adds golden charm to gardens. This variety stands out for its bright yellow-tipped foliage, making it a great pick for gardeners wanting year-round colour and interesting texture in their outdoor spaces.

‘Jeanette’ has a slow to moderate growth habit, usually putting on around 10-15cm each year. It reaches 2-3 metres in height over time, with a neat, narrow cone shape that gives gardens vertical appeal. This slim profile works well in smaller to medium gardens, whether as a feature plant or as part of mixed borders and pots.

The real star is the foliage. The small, scale-like leaves are deep green with brilliant golden-yellow tips, giving a lovely two-tone look. This colour contrast stays strong all year, with the yellow tips looking especially bright in spring and summer, bringing warmth to the garden. During winter, the foliage gets a subtle bronze hint, keeping things interesting in the cooler months.

‘Jeanette’ is tougher than it looks. It suits the climate well and grows happily in full sun or partial shade, though it shows its best colours in full sun. It likes well-drained, slightly acidic soil but adapts to different soil conditions. It also copes well with urban settings, making it suitable for various garden situations.

This conifer appeals to gardeners for its special colouring and tidy shape. It works brilliantly as a standout specimen plant, where the golden-tipped leaves create a real feature. Plant several together for a soft, colourful screen or hedge. It fits both contemporary and traditional garden styles, bringing year-round warmth and elegance.

Wildlife lovers will find that ‘Jeanette’s’ thick growth gives good cover for small birds and insects, particularly in winter. The compact shape offers protection from bad weather and predators.

For those wanting a low-fuss, striking evergreen that provides year-round garden colour, Lawson Cypress ‘Jeanette’ fits the bill perfectly. Its gorgeous golden-tipped leaves and graceful shape bring style to any garden, making an appealing feature that looks good through all seasons.

Lawson Cypress ‘Jeanette’ is relatively easy to care for, which is good news for UK gardeners. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but it’s adaptable to various soil types. When you first plant it, water regularly for the first growing season to help it establish. After that, it appreciates consistent moisture but can tolerate short periods of drought. Feed it with a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring if desired, but it generally doesn’t require much feeding. Pruning isn’t usually necessary unless you want to maintain a specific shape or size. If you need to prune, do it in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

**Ultimate height**
0.5–1 metre

**Time to ultimate height**
10–20 years

**Ultimate spread**
0.5–1 metres

UK grown. Approx 10-15cm in a 1 litre pot.