Gold Mop Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Mop'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Golden-yellow |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Japanese Maple, Barberry, Spirea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
If you keep around your home you can keep it trimmed. Water deeply during the first growing season.
Maintenance
Requires minimal pruning; only trim to maintain shape.
Cleanup
Remove any broken or diseased branches in late winter.
Notes
Maintains bright golden color best when planted in full sun.