Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers'

Also Known As

Golden Showers Lawson Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 5'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers' plant details

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 5 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

On a grey day in winter it's nice to have a bright spot in the garden! This upright, compact 5-15' tree features lovely and graceful pendulous branch tips giving it the look of a golden fountain. This delightful specimen can light up even the dreariest day. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This upirght, pyramidal to globose selection has golden-yellow foliage most noticeable when planted in sun. Thin, scale-like foliage gives it a delicate texture.