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Tree · Cupressaceae family

Lawson cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Full sun to part shade in a garden 1.5–2.5 m × 0.6–2 m to −23 °C

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
in a garden after 10 years1.5–2.5 m
in the wild up to 40 m
spacing 8 m
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistloamyhumus-rich

Watering

only in dry spellsdrought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−23 °C
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m11 m12 m13 m14 m15 m16 m17 m18 m19 m20 m21 m22 m23 m24 m25 m26 m27 m28 m29 m30 m31 m32 m33 m34 m35 m36 m37 m38 m39 m40 m15–40 mspread 8–17.5 m
15–40 m× spread 8–17.5 m

Plant 8 m apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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PlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, root-balled).
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Planting

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container plant: March–April, September–October; root-balled: March–April, September–October

Feeding

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May–June

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 55 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

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Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Phytophthora root rot

Medium riskdiseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Dieback of branches without cankers, mainly on young plants in wet, poorly drained soil.

The source says: it is among the plants commonly affected by Phytophthora.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in free-draining soil; avoid waterlogging.
    • Keep watering right.
  2. By hand spring – summerImprove drainage; remove heavily affected plants.
Phytophthora root rotdiseaseMedium risk

What you will see

Dieback of branches without cankers, mainly on young plants in wet, poorly drained soil.

The source says: it is among the plants commonly affected by Phytophthora.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Plant in free-draining soil; avoid waterlogging.
    • Keep watering right.
  2. By hand spring – summerImprove drainage; remove heavily affected plants.
More about this problem

Cypress canker

Low riskdiseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Branches or tips turn yellow and brown. Sunken reddish cankers with resin ooze, the wood beneath is reddish-brown. The whole plant may gradually die.

The source says: the fungus only occasionally damages it.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not plant in drought and stress; allow sufficient spacing and good drainage.
    • Disinfect tools; spores spread on tools, by water and wind, and on planting material.
    • Choose less susceptible species.
  2. By hand all year, in dry weatherCut back affected branches to healthy wood and disinfect the cuts. Fungicides are generally ineffective.
Cypress cankerdiseaseLow risk

What you will see

Branches or tips turn yellow and brown. Sunken reddish cankers with resin ooze, the wood beneath is reddish-brown. The whole plant may gradually die.

The source says: the fungus only occasionally damages it.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not plant in drought and stress; allow sufficient spacing and good drainage.
    • Disinfect tools; spores spread on tools, by water and wind, and on planting material.
    • Choose less susceptible species.
  2. By hand all year, in dry weatherCut back affected branches to healthy wood and disinfect the cuts. Fungicides are generally ineffective.
More about this problem
Sources (4)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does Lawson cypress tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does Lawson cypress need?

At maturity 8–17.5 m wide and 15–40 m tall; recommended spacing 8 m.

Cypress canker — what can you do?

Do not plant in drought and stress; allow sufficient spacing and good drainage. Cut back affected branches to healthy wood and disinfect the cuts. Fungicides are generally ineffective.

Phytophthora root rot — what can you do?

Plant in free-draining soil; avoid waterlogging. Improve drainage; remove heavily affected plants.

Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026

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