Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ (1L)

The Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ is a charming dwarf evergreen conifer that brings a touch of blue-green elegance to UK gardens. This cultivar of Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is prized for its compact size and attractive glaucous foliage, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add year-round colour and texture to small spaces or container gardens.

‘Minima Glauca’ grows at a very slow rate, typically adding only 3-5cm per year. It can reach heights of 0.6-1 metre over time, with a compact, rounded to broadly conical shape that adds structure and interest to the garden. This diminutive form makes it ideal for rock gardens, small gardens, or as a stunning addition to mixed borders and container plantings.

The tree’s standout feature is undoubtedly its foliage. The scale-like leaves are a beautiful blue-green colour that holds well throughout the year. This cool, glaucous hue creates a striking contrast against other plants in the garden and provides a calming presence. The foliage maintains its colour well in winter, adding interest to the garden even in the colder months.

‘Minima Glauca’ is hardier than its delicate appearance might suggest. It’s well-adapted to the UK climate and can handle both full sun and partial shade, although it develops the best colour in full sun. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but is adaptable to various soil types. Furthermore, it’s also relatively tolerant of urban conditions, making it a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Gardeners love this conifer for its unique colour and compact form. You can use it as a stunning specimen plant in a rock garden or container, where its blue-green foliage will create a focal point. Or plant it in groups to create a low, colourful groundcover or edging. It looks fantastic in both modern and traditional garden designs, adding a touch of year-round sophistication and interest.

Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate that despite its small size, ‘Minima Glauca’ can still provide shelter for small insects and potentially nesting sites for small birds.

For gardeners after a low-maintenance, eye-catching evergreen that brings year-round colour to small spaces, Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ is an excellent choice. Its beautiful blue-green foliage and compact form add a touch of refinement to any garden, creating an attractive feature that’s sure to impress throughout the seasons.

Lawson Cypress ‘Minima Glauca’ 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.

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.