- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 6 - 10 Feet
- Width 6 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 4-8
Even in the bleakest days of winter, Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress stands loud and proud. Chamaecyparis pisifera is a beautifully compact evergreen shrub that has a perfect Christmas tree shape. It is a spectacular yellow evergreen statue with year-round color. Its fern-like leaves are soft to the touch and attractive to all except deer. This slow-growing dwarf shrub only spans 6 to 10 feet in all directions which makes the perfect formal entryway spire.
It is hard to find a shrub that stays as well manicured and true to form as Chamaecyparis without the extra work. A native to Japan, this plant radiates wisdom and beauty picturesque of a zen garden. It is low maintenance and once established, it is quite drought tolerant . There are so many ways to admire its beauty. Use this plant to soften corners and create the illusion of flowing garden beds. Even try incorporating Soft Serve in large urns , string it with lights, and illuminate your front door.
Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress Care
Quite versatile, Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress can take varying degrees of full to part sun and neutral to slightly acidic soil. Ensure that the soil is moist, fertile, and well-draining for best results. Just plant and literally sit back and relax.
For most years, pruning is barely needed. Pruning is only necessary for broken, crossing, or misshapen branches. For the most part, this False Cypress naturally wants to stay conical compact in appearance.
Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress Spacing
Instead of investing in an expensive fence to block out neighbors or traffic why not plant a privacy screen? Planting a privacy screen tends to be much cheaper and visually more pleasing than a privacy fence. To create a privacy screen space Chamaecyparis in double rows that are staggered to help create a seamless hedge and fill in visual gaps. Plant each shrub 6 to 10 feet apart from each other.
Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Width: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Yellow |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Good for Screening Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'FARROWCGMS' USPP 30,665 |
- SKU:
- CHASG
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 Known 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 Known 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 Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 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 Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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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