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Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Sungold'
Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris pi-SIF-er-a fil-LIF-er-uh
SKU #02384
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Very slow growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 7 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A beautiful and compact, mounding shrub with finely textured foliage that consistently emerges golden yellow, even in full sun exposures, and matures to a lime green. The evergreen mop-headed form is a lively accent plant and is excellent for use as a background border or a small hedge. |
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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 |
| Design Ideas | Beautiful evergreen plant that adds light and color to your garden all year long. Place as a specimen or accent plant, or mass into a border or hedge. The mop-head adds extra texture to a conifer garden. |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| 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. Seldom needs pruning. |
Details
| Description | A beautiful and compact, mounding shrub with finely textured foliage that consistently emerges golden yellow, even in full sun exposures, and matures to a lime green. The evergreen mop-headed form is a lively accent plant and is excellent for use as a background border or a small hedge. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Design Ideas | Beautiful evergreen plant that adds light and color to your garden all year long. Place as a specimen or accent plant, or mass into a border or hedge. The mop-head adds extra texture to a conifer garden. |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
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. Seldom needs pruning. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress?
Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress grow?
Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress in my landscape?
Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress in my garden design?
Beautiful evergreen plant that adds light and color to your garden all year long. Place as a specimen or accent plant, or mass into a border or hedge. The mop-head adds extra texture to a conifer garden.
What color is the foliage of Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress?
Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress has Light Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress?
Good companion plants for Sungold Thread-Branch Cypress include: Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Sungold Thread-Branch 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. Seldom needs pruning.
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