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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold'

Also Known As

  • Vintage Gold Japanese Falsecypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular 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 pisifera 'Vintage Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vintage Gold is a dwarf, fern-leaf form of the popular 'Gold Mop' false cypress. It has soft golden foliage that holds its color year round. Grows into a broad mounding form with brilliant color to accent the landscape. Excellent for large-scale ground covers or for cascading over walls. Deer resistant.
We never tire of this rewarding genus of conifers. This new compact selection has gold fern-like foliage eventually forming 6-8' pyramidal mounding plants. It holds it color well winter, spring summer and fall. 24" plants for spring shipping.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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