Soft Serve Gold
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve Gold'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 hours |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Moist, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Yellow-green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hostas, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply once a week; reduce in winter
Maintenance
Apply fertilizer in early spring
Cleanup
Remove dead branches as needed
Notes
Golden foliage variation