Chamaecyparis l. Snow White 4in gifts Summer lime-green foliage turns deep

Summer lime-green foliage turns deep purple in fall

dark green needles radiate outward in a star-like pattern

Interesting Fact: Ornamental relative of the edible asparagus plant

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Produces two types of fronds

Chamaecyparis l. Snow White 4in gifts Summer lime-green foliage turns deepSnow White Lawson Cypress. Evergreen conifer with a columnar, teardrop habit. Soft, needle like foliage emerges creamy white in spring and matures to blue green. Disease resistant. Zones 5 9. Full sun. 4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide.