Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca'

Conifer native to the Netherlands with ascending and compact branches starting from the base. The leaves are dense, initially silvery and later bluish-gray, scaly in shape. It prefers well-drained, cool soils, tolerates light and frequent pruning, but suffers in hot and dry climates.