Golden Fernleaf Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tegragona Aurea'
SKU
04712
Soft, golden-yellow foliage on an upright pyramid-shaped bush glows in borders and among massed plantings. Resistant to sunburn. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-TOO-sa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide, in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Excellent evergreen shrub in perennial borders, foundation plantings, and conifer gardens. Well suited to the Asian inspired garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Yellow color is best in sun; protect from drying winds.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant