Vintage Gold False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold'

Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris pee-SEE-fer-uh
SKU #01441
4-8

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A slow-growing, mounded dwarf shrub with feathery, colorfast, bright gold foliage that will provide superb year-round interest to the landscape. A great contrast to shrubs or conifers with dark green foliage. An easy-care evergreen that works well as a low hedge, foundation or accent plant. Tolerates brief dry spells.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Hillside
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Prefers cool, humid environments and consistent moisture; avoid wet, poorly drained soils or prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system. Feed in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Hillside
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Prefers cool, humid environments and consistent moisture; avoid wet, poorly drained soils or prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system. Feed in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape.

Retailers Near You

This plant may be available in these stores:

Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.