Silver Plume Retinospora

Chamaecyparis pisifera

Cupressaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Habit like that of `Plumosa', becoming tall, but somewhat slender; needles dark green with small whitebranch tips, these greening in the second year when the new growth appears.

Source of plant

Princeton Nurseries, C.H., Cornell Botanic Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture, winter interest