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    • Photo of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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