£13.89
Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ is a charming dwarf evergreen for UK gardens. This Chamaecyparis lawsoniana cultivar boasts blue-green, glaucous foliage and a compact, rounded to broadly conical form. It’s a hardy, very slow-growing choice that brings year-round colour and texture to small spaces and container gardens.
Size:
Supplied in: 1 litre
Available now.
Delivery usually within a few days.
Feel free to call 01257 752247 or email us if you would prefer to order on the phone or have any questions. Trade / wholesale enquiries are welcome.
The Lawson Cypress Minima Glauca *Chamaecyparis lawsoniana* is a delightful compact evergreen conifer that adds lovely blue-green colour to gardens. This particular variety is loved for its small size and beautiful glaucous foliage, making it perfect for gardeners who want to create year-round interest in tight spaces or pots.
This slow-growing variety adds just 3-5cm each year. It reaches 0.6-1 metre tall eventually, forming a neat, rounded to broadly conical shape that provides structure to garden displays. Its small stature works brilliantly in rock gardens, compact spaces, or as an attractive feature in mixed borders and containers.
The most striking aspect is definitely the foliage. The small, scale-like leaves show off a lovely blue-green shade that stays consistent all year round. This cool, glaucous tone looks wonderful alongside other garden plants and brings a peaceful feel to plantings. The leaves keep their attractive colour through winter too, ensuring garden interest during the quieter months.
Despite looking quite delicate, Minima Glauca is tougher than you might think. It suits our climate well and grows happily in full sun or partial shade, though the colour develops best with plenty of sun. It likes well-drained, slightly acidic conditions but adapts to different soil types. It also copes reasonably well with urban environments, making it suitable for various garden situations.
This conifer appeals to gardeners because of its distinctive colour and neat habit. It works beautifully as a feature plant in rockeries or containers, where the blue-green leaves create an eye-catching display. Plant several together for attractive low groundcover or edging. It suits both contemporary and traditional garden styles, bringing year-round elegance and visual appeal.
Wildlife lovers will be pleased that even though it’s small, Minima Glauca still offers shelter for tiny insects and possibly nesting spots for small birds.
For anyone wanting a low-fuss, attractive evergreen that provides constant colour in smaller areas, this Lawson Cypress variety is a brilliant option. Its gorgeous blue-green leaves and tidy shape bring a refined touch to any garden, making an appealing feature that looks good all year.
Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ is relatively easy to care for, which is good news for 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.
**Ultimate height**
0.5–1 metre
**Time to ultimate height**
10–50 years
**Ultimate spread**
2–2.5 metres
🇬🇧 UK Grown Approx 10-15cm in a 1 litre pot.
Shaw Green Trees aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Seeds
We generally send seeds out via Royal Mail Second Class. It’s the safest and easiest way to deliver seeds.
Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, we aim to be your reliable ally in crafting stunning and eco-conscious landscapes throughout the UK.
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