Chamaecyparis plant named ‘SMNCLGTB’

Abstract

A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named SMNCLGTB is disclosed, characterized by colorful foliage, having green and gold coloration. Foliage is distinctively soft and not prickly. Plants are low maintenance with a narrow form. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chamaecyparis plant named SMNCLGTB as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color typical foliage of SMNCLGTB on a mature plant of approximately 5 years old, grown outdoors in Grand Haven, Mich.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a plant of the new variety at approximately 1.5 years old in a 3 gallon container.

(3) The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(4) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2015 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe SMNCLGTB plants grown in a poly greenhouse during Summer, in Grand Haven, Mich. USA. The growing temperature ranged from 18 C. to 27 C. during the day and from 5 C. to 10 C. during the night. General light conditions are natural sunlight. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana SMNCLGTB.

PROPAGATION

(5) Typical method: Softwood cuttings. Time to initiate rooting: 120 days at approximately 10 C. Time to produce a rooted young plant: 180 days at approximately 10 C. to 13 C. Root description: Fine and fleshy roots present. Moderately well branched. Colored light brown, not accurately measured with an R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: 2 years. Container size of plant described: 3 gallon. Growth habit: Upright, semi-narrow evergreen tree. Height: 30 cm in a 1 gallon container. Plant spread: 17 cm in a 1 gallon container. Typical growth rate: Moderate. Pinching required: Preferred to encourage branching, not required. Branching characteristics: Upwards, columnar. Angle: About 45 from main leader. Quantity of lateral branches: 21. Length of lateral branches: 8-14 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 3 mm. Lateral branch shape: Round with overlapping scales. Stem strength: Very strong. Stem color: Young.Green 141B. Older.Greyed-Brown 199A. Internode length: 1 cm. Branch orientation: Immature.Average range 15 to 45 degrees from center. Mature.Average range 15 to 45 degrees from center. Trunk bark: Color.Near RHS Grey-Brown N199A. Texture.Rough, moderately scaly.

FOLIAGE

(7) General description: Overlapping scales. Smooth, soft texture. Leaf: Arrangement.Alternate overlapping scales. Shape of blade.Scale-like. Average length.2 mm. Average width.1 mm. Apex.Apiculate. Base.Cuneate. Margin.Entire. Texture of top surface.Smooth, not prickly. Texture of bottom surface.Smooth, not prickly. Foliage color.Young, upper side: Green N138B with overlay of Blue-Green 122D. Tips of leaves: Yellow-Green N144A. Young, under side: Green N138B with overlay of Blue-Green 122D. Tips of leaves: Yellow-Green N144A. Mature, upper side: Green N138B with overlay of Blue-Green 122D. Tips of leaves: Yellow-Green N144A. Mature, under side: Green N138B with overlay of Blue-Green 122D. Tips of leaves: Yellow-Green N144A. Venation.Not observable. Fragrance.Not observed.

FLOWER

(8) Flowering not observed.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(9) Disease and pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility observed. Drought tolerance: No tolerance for drought. Temperature tolerance: 29 to 36 degree C.