If you want bold, cool-toned color that holds through the seasons, Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon' is a standout choice. This compact sawara false cypress forms a dense, tidy evergreen with bright steel-blue foliage that adds structure and contrast to beds and foundation plantings. At maturity it typically reaches about 36-48 inches tall and 36-48 inches wide, making it easy to tuck into smaller landscapes without losing its presence.

Plant it where you can enjoy the color up close, such as near an entry, along a path, or as an anchor in a mixed shrub border. The foliage pairs beautifully with deep greens, chartreuse plants, and flowering perennials for a crisp, modern look. It also works well as a repeating accent to create rhythm and year-round interest.

For best performance, grow in full sun to part shade. Provide moist, well-drained soil; steady moisture during establishment helps it root in strongly, after which it can handle short dry spells better. Avoid sites that stay wet or have poor drainage, especially in winter, and protect from harsh drying winds when possible to keep the foliage looking its best.

Care is simple: mulch to moderate soil temperature, water during prolonged drought, and prune only if needed to neaten or lightly shape. Because this is a naturally compact cultivar, heavy pruning is usually unnecessary, and minimal trimming preserves its dense, refined habit.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Rabbits
• Evergreen: Yes

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