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Golden Mop False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • False Cypress

Golden Mop False Cypress features vibrant golden foliage, perfect for accents and specimen planting.

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Mature Height: 2-3 feet

Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-8

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Golden Mop False Cypress is a compact, coniferous shrub known for its bright golden-yellow foliage that retains its color throughout the year. It has a unique, mounding habit and is often used in landscape design for its striking appearance.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels but thrives in moderate conditions.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

accentspecimen

Special Features

Vibrant golden foliageunique texture

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to landscapes year-round. Works well in small spaces or as a focal point.

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