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    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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Compact growth habit and will be 5' or more at maturity. The tips of the golden branches droop, hence the name, 'Golden Showers'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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