Miniature Moss False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Minima'
SKU
02382
A dwarf evergreen with a wonderful naturally globe-shaped form that displays soft sprays of foliage on dense branches, offering year-round interest. Foliage is soft green with gray-green undersides. The billowy, cushion-like shape makes this a unique accent or rock garden choice.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-e-SIP-a-ris pi-SIF-er-a skwah-RO-sa MIN-i-ma |
|---|---|
| Lore | Chamaecyparis translates from the Greek as false cypress because it is technically distinct from the genus Cupressus. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Small mounds of bright evergreen foliage are the salvation of winter gardens. Plant among perennials and deciduous woody plants to carry beds and borders through the dreary seasons. Clip to create symmetrical topiary globes in the formal landscape. Use a pair to flank steps or an entry. Makes a fine choice for carefree Japanese style compositions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Hillside, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Thrives in rich, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Prefers cool, humid environments. Shelter from harsh drying winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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