Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ 20/40cm (3L)
Chamaecyparis pisifera
£28.00
The Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ is a captivating dwarf conifer with delicate, thread-like foliage that curls and twists in a whimsical display, adding a unique touch to any UK garden.
- ✓ Stunning dwarf conifer with delicate, thread-like foliage that curls and twists in a captivating display. Grows to a compact 1-2 metres tall, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, and mixed borders.
- ✓ Features soft, blue-green hues that create a beautiful contrast against the reddish-brown bark. Slow-growing and easy to maintain, this Sawara Cypress 'Curly Top' adds a unique touch of whimsy to any UK garden.
- ✓ Thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers a sheltered, partially shaded location. Hardy and suitable for many regions, with regular light pruning to maintain its compact, tidy appearance.
- ✓ Ideal for gardeners looking to add a captivating, low-maintenance conifer to their landscape. Provides year-round interest with its distinctive, curling foliage and compact, tidy growth habit.
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The Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ (Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Top’) is a captivating dwarf conifer that adds a touch of whimsy to any garden. This compact, slow-growing cultivar features delicate, thread-like foliage that curls and twists in an enchanting display. The soft, blue-green hues of the foliage create a beautiful contrast against the reddish-brown bark, making it a visually striking addition to the landscape.
At its current height, the Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ typically reaches around 1-2 metres tall, making it an ideal choice for small gardens, containers, or as a focal point in mixed borders. Its slow growth rate and compact size make it easy to maintain, allowing gardeners to enjoy its unique charm for years to come.
In the UK, the Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers a sheltered, partially shaded location. It is a hardy plant that can withstand cold temperatures, making it a suitable choice for many regions. Regular light pruning can help maintain its compact, tidy appearance and encourage denser growth.
To ensure the Sawara Cypress ‘Curly Top’ thrives in your UK garden, follow these care tips:
– Plant in well-drained, moist soil in a sheltered, partially shaded spot. Avoid direct full sun, especially in the afternoon.
– Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
– Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth.
– Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and encourage dense foliage.
– Protect from harsh winter winds by wrapping the plant or providing a windbreak if necessary.
– Monitor for any pests or diseases and address issues promptly to keep the plant healthy.
Ultimate height
Higher than 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
3 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green, White
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Dwarf
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens 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.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £13.14 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC/-1| | £11.94 (Flat) | This item |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £108.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (APC) | £29.94 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £96.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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