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    Chamaecyparis pisifera

    Also Known As

    • Japanese False Cypress
    • Sawara cypress
    • Sawara false cypress

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 70'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chamaecyparis pisifera plant details

    Chamaecyparis pisifera is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture 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

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 70 FT tall
    Uses: shade tree, windbreak, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cumulus has blue green foliage in a tight ball. This miniature is a sport of another miniature, Tsukumo and stays smaller than it’s parent! Named after the cumulus cloud it looks light and fluffy, is soft to the touch. Photo shows one foot tall older plant, natural shape. LiveScale miniature perfection for troughs, garden railroads, Fairy gardens and all small scale scenes, or as a show plant in a collector’s garden. Shipping size 2-3".

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Pyramidal with a loose open habit, this conifer can reach 70' in height. The branchlets are covered with slender feathery sprays. Prefers lime free soils and does best in moist, loamy, well drained sunny locations. Loves a humid climate.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Dwarf coifer. Mounding habit with yellow new growth.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    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
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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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
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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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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