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‘Sungold’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

'Sungold'

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  • Unique foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Sungold' Sawara cypress is a slow-growing globe or broad pyramid with bright golden, thread-like evergreen foliage. Unlike some varieties, this plant holds its bright yellow color nicely through the summer. Deer resistant.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2.5 - 3'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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, 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