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    Buy Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    9-12 inch | $46

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    6-9 inch | $36

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    15-18 inch | $176

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    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea' plant details

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea' 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 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 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

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

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A dwarf yellow form of Swara Cypress. A round dwarf with square-like yellow foliage. Makes a nice color spot for winter or summer. Plant foliage is soft and hardy. Found as a mutation in 1971 off of Plumosa Compressa in England at Hilliers Nursery. 2ft tall and wide at maturity.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa Aurea'

    • 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
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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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