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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 15 - 20 Feet
- Width 5 - 7 Feet
- Growing Zones 5-7
Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a tall, narrow evergreen. When the soft foliage first comes in, it is yellow. As it ages, it turns to a bluish-green color. These shrubs provide two-tone color without requiring much maintenance.
This False Cypress makes a good specimen plant or can be planted along the foundation. They make good screening plants, border plants, landscape plants, edging plants, and container plants. They are deer resistant, as well. Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress are native to Oregon and California. They provide a good place for songbirds to live in the winter.
Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress Care
Plant Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress in good draining soil. Mulch around the shrub to maintain even moisture. Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress will grow in average soil with an average amount of water. The shrub will grow in sun to part sun in zones 5-7. The plant could benefit from an application of slow-release fertilizer for shrubs and trees in the spring.
This plant is very easy to maintain. It rarely needs pruning but can be pruned in the spring if necessary. Cut off sick or dead branches and leaves at any time of the year.
Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress Spacing
Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress grows 15-20 feet tall. It is slim, only spreading 4-5 feet. Since it is so slim, you only have to allow 5-7 feet between shrubs.
Pinpoint® Gold False Cypress Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Mature Width: 5 - 7 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 5 - 7 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Golden Green |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Edging Plant Good for Screening Landscape Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'SMNCLMG' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- CHAPGQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
