Sawara Cypress. A compact dense conical bush, the young foliage light yellow in spring, deepening with age to a soft yellow-green. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Plumosa Aurea’
A compact dense conical bush, the young foliage light yellow in spring, deepening with age to a soft yellow-green.
Additional information
| Generic | Chamaecyparis |
|---|---|
| Species | pisifera |
| Varietry | 'Plumosa Aurea' |
| Common Name | Sawara Cypress |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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