Buy Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pincushion'
Golden Pin Cushion Japanese False Cypress
Pincushion Japanese False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

4" Container | $19.99

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, formal-garden, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With a green interior and a golden shell where the sun strikes the foliage, this is a choice selection for a small area. It will reach 8" high x 24" wide in 15 years. Introduced by William Goddard of Floravista Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Plant has golden tips that highlight the dark older foliage. It will get 1’ x 2’ in 15 years.

By: Gossler Farms

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Pin Cushion' - A miniature golden bun of Sawara Cypress. Plant is very tight, flat low growing bun. Dusted with gold on top or where the sun hits. Nice plant for rock gardens. Introduced by Wm Goddard in 1982.