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Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Paul's Gold'
Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris pee-SEE-fer-uh
SKU #40181
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | With its year-round golden green foliage and its tight, compact growing habit, this charming, well-behaved conifer will add carefree color to landscapes, providing excellent contrast for green-leaved shrubs and trees. Tolerates mild periodic drought once established in the landscape, but does not tolerate prolonged periods of drought. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Hillside |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniper); Potentilla (Potentilla); Switch Grass (Panicum); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, heavy soils or prolonged drought. Best color in full sun. Shelter from drying winds. Fertilize in early spring. Periodic pruning of the top leader will help the plant maintain a mounding habit, otherwise needs only occasional light pruning. |
Details
| Description | With its year-round golden green foliage and its tight, compact growing habit, this charming, well-behaved conifer will add carefree color to landscapes, providing excellent contrast for green-leaved shrubs and trees. Tolerates mild periodic drought once established in the landscape, but does not tolerate prolonged periods of drought. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniper); Potentilla (Potentilla); Switch Grass (Panicum); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, heavy soils or prolonged drought. Best color in full sun. Shelter from drying winds. Fertilize in early spring. Periodic pruning of the top leader will help the plant maintain a mounding habit, otherwise needs only occasional light pruning. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress?
Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress grow?
Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress in my landscape?
Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Hillside.
What color is the foliage of Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress?
Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress has Chartreuse foliage.
What plants grow well with Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress?
Good companion plants for Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress include: Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniper); Potentilla (Potentilla); Switch Grass (Panicum); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Paul's Gold Threadleaf False Cypress?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, heavy soils or prolonged drought. Best color in full sun. Shelter from drying winds. Fertilize in early spring. Periodic pruning of the top leader will help the plant maintain a mounding habit, otherwise needs only occasional light pruning.
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