Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop' (Sawara Cypress)
Sawara Cypress 'Golden Mop', Japanese Cypress 'Golden Mop'
Brightly colored, Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop' (Sawara Cypress) is a dwarf conifer forming a globose to conical, evergreen shrub, turning into a dense bush of golden threads over time. The gracefully drooping, finely textured, cord-like foliage is bright golden-yellow, particularly in spring when the new growth emerges. The foliage keeps its brilliant color year-round, adding drama to the landscape, particularly in winter. Slow-growing, this hardy evergreen shrub has an annual growth rate of 1.5-2 in. (3-5 cm). Attractive during all seasons, this compact and hardy Sawara Cypress provides unusual texture in the landscape and looks charming in rockeries.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm) after 10 years but may eventually reach 5 ft. tall and wide (150 cm) at maturity
- Full sun to light shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings or rock gardens.
- Requires very little pruning. Only prune to remove dead, broken, or poorly formed branches.
- Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to the Japanese islands of Honshu and Kyushu
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 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' – 5' (30cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 5' (30cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, 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 | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 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' – 5' (30cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 5' (30cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Chamaecyparis - False Cypress