Sawara Cypress ‘Blue Moon’ 10/20cm (1L)

This variety of Sawara Cypress Chamaecyparis pisifera stands out for its remarkable steel-blue foliage, offering gardeners a fantastic way to bring lasting colour and distinctive texture to their outdoor spaces throughout the year.

‘Blue Moon’ has a steady but unhurried growth pattern, usually putting on around 10-15cm each year. It will eventually reach 1.5-2 metres tall, developing a neat, rounded to broadly pyramid-like form that brings structure and visual appeal to gardens. Its compact size works brilliantly in smaller gardens, rockeries, or as an eye-catching feature in mixed plantings and pots.

The most remarkable thing about this tree is definitely its foliage. The delicate, soft leaves display a gorgeous steel-blue shade that stays consistent all year round. This cool, almost shimmering tone makes a lovely contrast with neighbouring plants and gives gardens an almost magical quality. During winter months, the foliage can develop subtle purple hints, bringing extra visual interest when most other plants look dormant.

‘Blue Moon’ proves tougher than its graceful looks might imply. It suits our climate well and thrives in both sunny spots and areas with some shade, though full sun brings out the richest colours. It likes free-draining, mildly acidic soil but will adapt to different soil conditions. It also copes reasonably well with city conditions, making it suitable for many different garden situations.

This conifer wins over gardeners with its distinctive colour and texture. It works beautifully as a standout feature plant, where its steel-blue leaves will draw the eye. Alternatively, group several together to form a soft, cool-coloured backdrop for other plantings. It suits both contemporary and classic garden styles, bringing year-round elegance and interest.

Those who enjoy supporting wildlife will find that ‘Blue Moon’s dense growth offers good cover for small birds and insects, particularly during winter. Its compact shape provides shelter from bad weather and predators.

For anyone wanting a fuss-free, striking evergreen that delivers consistent colour year after year, Sawara Cypress ‘Blue Moon’ fits the bill perfectly. Its gorgeous steel-blue foliage and tidy form bring a hint of otherworldly beauty to gardens, making an appealing centrepiece that looks good in every season.

Sawara Cypress ‘Blue Moon’ 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 metres

Time to ultimate height
10–20 years

Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres

🇬🇧 UK Grown. Approx 10/20cm in a 1 litre pot.