Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'

Also Known As

Japanese False Cypress
Sawara False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 IN - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, foundation plant, mass-planting, prostrate, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, erosion, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This very dwarf globe has soft, ferny gray-green foliage with the tips of the new growth a soft creamy-yellow. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Tight habit forming an irregular flat-top. Lime-green foliage with white tips. Will not burn in full sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Zones: 5-8. Such a long name for a very tiny plant. This delicate compact multi-trunk tree is one of our favorites for mini scenes. The gold tip color shows nicely in photos and also in the evening. Slow growth to about 10 inches at 15 years. Another featured tree in John Constable’s book on miniature landscapes. Very popular for Fairy Gardens, Bonsai, rock gardens and small troughs. Photo shows mature plant trimmed as a mini tree. LiveScale©Choice-Miniature. Shipping size: Mature plants, untrimmed 6+ inches.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

An airy, ferny False Cypress. Feathery foliage is soft to the touch -- try it! Adds great texture to the shrub border. The Plume False Cypress are a great, underused group of shrubs. When very mature it may spread wider than tall, developing a flat top, but is easily side-trimmed to remain round & compact if that's your preference. At 10 years, the size is about 20" x 20". Introduced by Van ness and Zoon in 1929, Boskoop, Holland.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

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Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant