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‘Vintage Gold’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera

'Vintage Gold'

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Mounded Chamaecyparis Vintage Gold in landscape "} Tiny mound of Chamaecyparis Vintage Gold in bed of mulch
  • Unique foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Vintage Gold' Sawara cypress is essentially a fern-leaf form of 'Gold Mops'. It is a strong growing mound with soft, attractive golden foliage. The bright yellow evergreen foliage holds its color nicely year round. Deer resistant.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 2.5'
Width
3 - 4'
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; 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