Golden King Port Orford Cedar - The Guardian® Series
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden King'
SKU
02363
A robust new evergreen Conifer with bright gold-tipped foliage on broad, cascading branches. Grown on Guardian® root stock, an exceptional under-stock developed by Oregon State University which is resistant to Phytophthora lateralis, a disease that has caused the demise of many Chamaecyparis lawsonianas. We use this rootstock on several varieties: 'Blue Surprise', 'Silberstar', 'Silver Queen' and 'Yvonne'. Young rounded form becomes pyramidal with age. Use as a specimen, or mass to create an informal screen or windbreak.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-e-SIP-a-ris la-so-ni-A-na |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 30 to 40 ft. tall, 15 to 18 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!