Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise'

Also Known As

Golden Surprise Lawson's Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise' plant details

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. In spring red 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 Surprise'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: columnar

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise'

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

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise' A dwarf, upright, golden column. Leaves are of juvenile foliage. Plant has a little bit of a bottle shape at bottom. Plant grows only about 2-4 inches a year. Mature at 6'.

By: Kigi Nursery

DWARF. A dwarf, upright, golden column. Leaves are of juvenile foliage. Plant has a little bit of a bottle shape at bottom. Plant grows only about 2-4 inches a year. Mature at 6'.