Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’ Conifer Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Add unique texture and cool-toned colour to your garden with Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’. This distinctive evergreen conifer is admired for its curled, silvery-blue foliage and attractive, rounded growth habit. Slow-growing and versatile, it is an excellent choice for rock gardens, mixed borders and decorative containers, bringing year-round interest to a variety of outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Curled Silvery-Blue Foliage: Unusual, twisted foliage creates a distinctive texture and adds a beautiful blue-silver accent to garden displays.

• Rounded Growth Habit: Its naturally compact, ball-shaped appearance makes it an attractive feature among other ornamental plants.

• Slow-Growing Variety: Offers gradual growth and lasting structure, making it suitable for carefully planned garden designs.

• Evergreen Interest: Retains its foliage throughout the year, providing colour and texture in every season.

• Versatile Planting: Ideal for rock gardens, borders and patio containers.

• Hardy and Reliable: A very hardy conifer that can tolerate temperatures down to approximately -20°C when grown in suitable conditions.

Product Description

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’ is an eye-catching evergreen conifer that stands out for its unusual curled foliage and attractive silvery-blue colouring. Its distinctive texture provides a lovely contrast against green shrubs, colourful perennials and ornamental grasses, making it a valuable addition to mixed planting schemes.

With its slow-growing nature and rounded appearance, ‘Curly Tops’ is particularly well suited to rock gardens and container displays, where its foliage can be appreciated up close. It can also be used as a feature plant in borders, adding structure and interest throughout the year.

This conifer grows best in moist but well-drained soil in an open position with plenty of light. In warmer conditions, some shade during the hottest part of the day can help protect the foliage. Avoid poorly drained ground, as prolonged waterlogging can damage the roots.

Although it is very hardy, choosing a suitable position and providing consistent moisture while the plant establishes will help it develop into a healthy, attractive specimen.

Specifications

• Plant Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental conifer

• Pot Size: 3Ltr Pot

• Ultimate Height: Approximately 4–8m, as supplied in the provided variety information

• Ultimate Spread: Approximately 2.5–4m, as supplied in the provided variety information

• Foliage Colour: Silvery-blue

• Foliage Type: Curled, textured evergreen foliage

• Soil Type: Moist but well-drained soil

• Sunlight: Full sun; some shade during peak daytime heat may be beneficial

• Position: Borders, rock gardens, containers and feature planting

• Growth Habit: Slow-growing, rounded or ball-shaped

• Hardiness: Very hardy, tolerating temperatures of approximately -20°C in suitable conditions

• Flowering: Not grown for its flowers

Care Tips

• Light: Choose an open position with plenty of sunlight. In hotter conditions, provide some shade during the peak heat of the day to help protect the foliage.

• Soil: Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Avoid areas where water collects around the roots.

• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture while the plant establishes. Water during extended dry periods, particularly when grown in containers.

• Feeding: Apply a suitable slow-release fertiliser in spring if required, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Pruning: Minimal pruning is generally needed. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary and avoid cutting back heavily into old wood.

• Container Care: Use a container with drainage holes and suitable free-draining compost. Check moisture levels regularly, as pots can dry out more quickly than garden soil.

• Winter Care: This hardy conifer can withstand cold conditions, but good drainage is essential throughout wet winter weather.

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’ is a distinctive choice for gardeners looking to introduce unusual foliage, silvery-blue colour and evergreen structure. Its slow-growing habit and attractive texture make it ideal for rockeries, containers and ornamental borders, providing year-round appeal with relatively little maintenance.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.