False Cypress

Chamaecyparis spp.

False Cypress encompasses a huge range of evergreen conifers from dwarf golden mounds to tall blue-green pyramids. 'Gold Mop' (bright yellow thread-leaf), 'Boulevard' (silver-blue pyramidal), and 'Soft Serve' (dark green, dense) are the most popular landscape varieties. Exceptional texture and color variety among conifers.

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

3-60 ft (variety dependent) H × 3-20 ft W

Growth Rate

Slow

Bloom Season

Non-flowering (conifer)

Bloom Color

N/A

Care Guide

Full sun for best color (gold varieties need sun). Moist, well-drained acidic soil. Protect from drying winter winds. No pruning needed for most varieties. Mulch to maintain moisture. Some varieties susceptible to root rot in heavy wet soil.