Gold Mop False Cypress

Tags: Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Mops'

A ground hugging mound that is truly mop-like, with stringy leaves that color best in full sun. Superior accent plant among other dwarf green conifers. Tailored to rock gardens and slope plantings as well as Asian garden schemes. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Yellow
Flower Color:
Does not flower
Bloom Period:
Does not flower
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.