- 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 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:
~ 1 year old
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 year 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:
~ 2 year 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:
~ 2-3 year 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:
~ 3-4 year 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
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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.
