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.

Landscape Uses

Foundation plantingRock gardensColor accentSpecimen plantMixed borders

Best Growing Regions

northeastsoutheastwest

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