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Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'
Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris pee-SEE-fer-uh
SKU #08245
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches only 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A ground-hugging mound that is truly mop-like, with stringy leaves that color best in full sun. A superior accent to add contrast to dwarf green conifer plantings. Tailored to rock gardens and slope plantings as well as Asian garden schemes. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, poorly drained soils or prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
Details
| Description | A ground-hugging mound that is truly mop-like, with stringy leaves that color best in full sun. A superior accent to add contrast to dwarf green conifer plantings. Tailored to rock gardens and slope plantings as well as Asian garden schemes. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, poorly drained soils or prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress?
Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress grow?
Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress in my landscape?
Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress is suitable for: Border, Container, Hillside.
What color is the foliage of Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress?
Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress?
Good companion plants for Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress include: Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia).
How do I care for Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, poorly drained soils or prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth.
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