Buy Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust'

Also Known As

Gold Dust Miniature Sawara Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

4" Container | $24.99

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A variegated, cushion shaped Sawara cypress that was found as a witch's broom in the 1960s. It was discovered by William Goddard off of a 'Minima Aurea' specimen and later introduced to the nursery trade by Floravista Gardens.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' - A very miniature, flat, round bun of Swara Cypress. Foliage is very congested and tight with a golden variegation sprinkled through its green leaves. Nice plant for the rock garden. At maturity plant might get to 30 ins. wide and 6ins. high.