Chamaecyparis thyoides 'El Paso', 1-2L
£30.00
notes
'El Paso' is a new dwarf conifer (cultivar of the Atlantic white cedar) offering a sculptural effect, its foliage soft to touch, more like a succulent than a conifer! Suitable for both indoor decorative use and outdoor planting, this evergreen wonder is perfect for table or terrace.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1-2L
- Currently approx 25cm (10in) x 20cm (8in)
- El Paso can grow from its 15 cm pot to a globe-shaped ‘cactus bush’ with a diameter of 35-40 cm and a height of 30-35 cm, in 1.5-2 years, when planted in full/open ground or a big enough pot, in light, rich soil.
Features
notes
'El Paso' is a new dwarf conifer (cultivar of the Atlantic white cedar) offering a sculptural effect, its foliage soft to touch, more like a succulent than a conifer! Suitable for both indoor decorative use and outdoor planting, this evergreen wonder is perfect for table or terrace.
Details
- Hardy
- Compact, slow growing
Planting
- All well drained soil types (prefers slightly acidic to neutral)
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Won the gold medal for new plant in the shrubs, conifers and climbers category at the HTA Plants Show 2026
Care
- No pruning required (May – August if required)
- Do not allow pot to dry out completely
- Soil with a high to full peat-percentage, and without clay, is the most favourable
- If used as a houseplant, do not put it outside in mid-winter- it is essential that the pot is already placed outside before winter sets in, so that it can harden off and become resistant to the cold.
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