Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' (Lawson Cypress)
Lawson Cypress 'Minima Aurea', 'Minima Aurea' Lawson Cypress, Chamaecyparis 'Minima Aurea', Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Roger's Gold'
Highly popular, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' (Lawson Cypress) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of conical habit, with dense, stunning, golden-yellow foliage ascending in flat sprays. Its brilliant color is at its best when grown in a sunny location. Slow-growing, 1-6 in. (2.5-15 cm) per year, the small stature of this attractive Lawson Cypress makes it perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 20-32 in. tall (50-80 cm) and 14-20 in. wide (35-50 cm) after 10 years.
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or for containers.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases.
- Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native from southern Oregon to northern California
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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