Sawara Cypress ‘Boulevard’ 20/40cm (2L)

This variety of Sawara Cypress *Chamaecyparis pisifera* stands out for its lovely blue-grey leaves, making it a great pick for anyone wanting to bring lasting colour and interesting texture to their garden.

‘Boulevard’ has a steady but unhurried growth habit, usually putting on around 15-20cm each year. Over time, it reaches 3–4 metres tall with a neat pyramid shape that gives gardens proper structure and height. Its tidy size works well in average-sized gardens, either on its own as a feature or tucked into mixed borders and large pots.

What really catches the eye is the foliage. The soft, fluffy leaves show off a gorgeous silvery blue-grey shade that stays put all year round. This cool tone looks brilliant next to other green plants and brings a peaceful, almost magical feel to any space. Come winter, the leaves pick up a hint of purple, keeping things interesting during the darker months.

Don’t let its delicate looks fool you – ‘Boulevard’ is tougher than it appears. It suits our climate perfectly and copes with both full sun and partial shade, though it shows its best colour in brighter spots. While it likes well-drained, slightly acidic soil, it’s pretty flexible about different soil types. It also handles city conditions reasonably well, making it suitable for all sorts of gardens.

This conifer wins fans with its unusual colour and texture. Pop it in as a standout feature and those silvery-blue leaves will grab attention straight away. Or group several together for a soft, cool backdrop behind other plants. It fits nicely into both modern and traditional garden styles, bringing year-round class and style.

Those who enjoy wildlife will be pleased that ‘Boulevard’ grows dense enough to offer good cover for small birds and insects, particularly through winter. Its compact shape gives protection from bad weather and predators.

For anyone after a fuss-free, attractive evergreen that keeps the garden colourful throughout the year, Sawara Cypress ‘Boulevard’ fits the bill perfectly. Those beautiful silvery-blue leaves and graceful shape add real quality to any garden, creating an appealing centrepiece that looks good in every season.

Sawara Cypress ‘Boulevard’ 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**
4–8 metres

**Time to ultimate height**
20–50 years

**Ultimate spread**
2.5–4 metres

🇬🇧 UK Grown in Lancashire. Approx 20cm – 40cm in a 2L pot.