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‘Gold Spangle’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

'Gold Spangle'

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Chamaecyparis Gold Spangle with thread-like yellow foliage draping gracefully over the sides of a black pot
  • Unusual foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

Slow growing, but worth the wait, 'Gold Spangle' Sawara cypress has bright yellow foliage that is a mix of fans and threads. Holds great appeal for homeowners and landscapers. Gold foliage persists all yer round.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10 - 12'
Width
10 - 12'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained soil. Avoid dry sites.

Pruning

Little needed. Trim in late spring/early summer if desired.

Uses

Foundation plantings, specimen plant.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage