Trees

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard'

Boulevard false cypress

Boulevard false cypress, photograph, not current inventory.

Silvery-blue, plume-like foliage gives Boulevard a soft appearance while its broad pyramidal outline supplies year-round structure. Somewhat open branches make an attractive background for contrasting plants. It can also be trained or sheared into a more formal specimen, so its eventual outline depends partly on how the gardener maintains it.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 12 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 8 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 5 minimum

Sizes & prices

#7Chamaecyparis Boulevard - Blue falsecypress$124.99
#20Chamaecyparis Boulevard - Blue falsecyressCall for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Broad upright, pyramidal
Growth rate: 6–10 inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Screen; backdrop; trained specimen

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Listed as semi-resistant by Colesville Nursery; browsing can still occur.
Drought: Drought tolerant once established; species-level guidance.
Wet soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; silvery blue

Growing & care

Pruning: Shear or train lightly in early spring, retaining leafy growth; avoid cutting into bare old wood.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil pH.
Issues: Watch for bagworms and branch blight; poor drainage increases root-rot risk.

Sources & photo credits

Photo: Daderot · CC0 1.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.