Overview
Uses: Specimen tree, evergreen backdrop, privacy planting, windbreak, large foundation planting.
Benefits: Distinctive twisted, thread-like foliage with a naturally pyramidal form. Provides strong texture and year-round evergreen presence with minimal pruning required.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–7
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Pyramidal, Upright — strong central leader with layered branching.
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 12–18 feet
Mature Width: 8–12 feet
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
A uniquely textured evergreen that brings movement and structure to the landscape.
Haywire™ False Cypress from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® stands out for its distinctive thread-like foliage that twists and drapes along its pyramidal frame. The soft, finely textured greenery creates contrast against broadleaf shrubs and traditional conifers, making it an eye-catching specimen in both modern and naturalistic designs.
This selection maintains a strong central leader and layered structure as it matures, forming a dependable evergreen focal point. Its year-round color and architectural habit make it especially valuable in winter landscapes when other plants are dormant.
Care
Haywire™ False Cypress Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. For the densest growth and best structure, provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Prefers well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment. Avoid prolonged saturation.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water during extended dry periods to reduce stress.
If fertilization is desired, apply slow release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning is rarely needed. If shaping is required, trim lightly in late spring. Avoid cutting back into thick, older wood.
Size
What Size is the Haywire™ False Cypress for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Size and fullness vary by season and growth stage. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Haywire™ False Cypress Grow?
At maturity, this evergreen tree typically reaches 12–18 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide, forming a structured pyramidal canopy.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Haywire™ False Cypress?
The botanical name is Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘SMNCLUTL’.
Is this plant deer resistant?
It is considered deer resistant in many landscapes, though no plant is completely immune to browsing. In areas with heavy deer pressure, additional protection may be beneficial. You can explore more options in our Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens collection.
How can it be used in the landscape?
Its distinctive texture makes it ideal as a specimen tree or as part of a layered evergreen screen. For more structured evergreen options, browse our Evergreen Plants collection and our Privacy Trees & Shrubs collection.
Is it native to North America?
The species Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is valued for its evergreen structure and adaptability in appropriate climates.
