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Blue Surprise Port Orford Cedar - The Guardian? Series

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Silvery blue, mostly juvenile needle-like foliage forms a dense, narrow spire. A beautiful accent for low shrub borders or specimen in formal gardens. This new Chamaecyparis lawsoniana variety is grown on a root stock that is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis - a disease that has caused the demise of many lawsoniana's over the last two decades. This rootstock was developed by Oregon State University and is marketed under The Guardian" Series. We are utilizing this new rootstock on several varieties: 'Blue Surprise', 'Golden King', 'Silberstar', and 'Yvonne'.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    5—10 feet

  • Spread
    2—4 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise'
Plant Type Evergreens
Plant Subtype CHAMAECYPARIS
Foliage Color Blue-green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 6 - 9
Height 5—10 feet
Spread 2—4 feet
Habit Narrow
Special Uses Dense Habit, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Year-Round Interest

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