



Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ — Decorative green cypress — Ø9 cm — H35 cm
🌿 Evergreen • 🌤️ Indirect light or partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Indoor & sheltered outdoor
The Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ is a small conifer with a conical shape and fine bluish-green foliage. Its elegant and compact silhouette makes it a very versatile decorative plant, as beautiful on a balcony as in a bright interior.
Appreciated for its evergreen foliage and slow growth, this miniature cypress adapts well to use in a pot on a terrace as well as indoor display during winter. Easy to maintain, it brings a fresh and structured note all year round.
Exposure & location
The Chamaecyparis ‘Ellwoodii’ likes soft light and cool atmospheres. It can be grown both outdoors in a sheltered spot and indoors temporarily if the room is bright and lightly heated.
- Exposure: indirect light or partial shade.
- Ideal: balcony, terrace, greened entrance, or bright room in winter.
- Temperature: prefers cool environments (10 to 18 °C).
- Substrate: well-drained universal potting soil, with a sand base to avoid stagnant moisture.
Verdeia tip: outdoors, protect the pot from intense frost. Indoors, place it near a well-lit window and keep it away from direct heat sources.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: moderate; the soil should dry on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week depending on temperature and ambient humidity.
- Humidity: lightly mist the foliage when the air is dry.
- Pruning: unnecessary; its natural silhouette remains dense and regular.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer to stimulate growth.
Excess water can brown the needles: always ensure good drainage at the bottom of the pot.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Chamaecyparis ‘Ellwoodii’ is ideal for creating a natural and calming atmosphere, whether outdoors or in your urban interior. It evokes a mini fir tree with a clean style, perfect for Scandinavian or plant-based ambiances.
- To pair with: Araucaria, Pilea, or Calocephalus for a contrast of textures and shades.
- Ideal pot: terracotta or matte ceramic in neutral tones (beige, stone gray, sage green).
- Ambiance: perfect for a green balcony, a winter table, or a bright entrance.
In winter, it can be simply decorated to evoke the spirit of a small natural fir tree.
Verdeia tips
- Indoors, limit its presence to a few months to avoid dry heat.
- Outdoors, protect the pot from frost and strong wind.
- Water moderately: neither too dry nor waterlogged.
- Turn it regularly for balanced growth.
- Perfect for adding a graphic and natural touch to your urban space.
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’
- Common name: Decorative green cypress
- Origin: North America
- Dimensions at delivery: D9 × H35 cm
- Adult size: up to 60 cm in pot
- Exposure: indirect light / partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for animals: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Minimalist / Scandinavian / Urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

