Botanical: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Dow Whiting'
Description: A Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrub. A compact, conical False Cypress with graceful, soft fern-like branches. The leaves are bright green on top and flecked with silver-blue on the underside. Elegant soft texture. A great substitute for Dwarf Alberta Spruce. A sport of 'Boulevard'. Excellent for shrub borders, hedges, perennial borders, in containers and as a specimen plant. Extremely adaptable, but prefers moist, loamy, well-drained, lime-free soils. This compact selection does not require any pruning. To keep smaller, minimal pruning can be done in summer. Medium moisture. Evergreen - slow growing. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for evergreens. Protect from harsh winter sun and winds. Deer resistant. Grows 6-10 feet tall and wide.