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‘Mini Variegated’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

'Mini Variegated'

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Green foliage highlighted with spots of buttercream yellow on Chamaecyparis Mini Variegated
  • Variegated evergreen
  • Deer resistant
  • Dwarf habit
Description

As its name suggests, 'Mini Variegated' Sawara cypress is a tiny dwarf evergreen with gray green foliage dotted with creamy white variegation. This is a very nice, year-round accent plant or low edging plant that will fit easily into any garden.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 2.5'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

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

Pruning

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

Uses

Foundation plantings; accent plant.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Variegated foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Variegated foliage