Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress

Eventually as the tree ages it may grow up to 5 feet 1 5 m tall.

Golden mop threadleaf false cypress.

Common names can be misleading but gold mop chamaecyparis pisifera golden mop does not fall into that category. Golden mop false cypress is a slow growing dwarf shrub that only grows to 2 3 feet 61 91 cm tall and the same distance across in the first 10 years. They bear scaly leaves that keep their golden color provided the shrub gets enough sun. Varieties of threadleaf false cypress gold mops are suitable for usda plant hardiness zones 5 to 7.

This japanese false cypress grows in a low mound in u s. It can get winter burn in cold climates. A compact conifer with interesting thread like needles that weep and drape over the entire shrub. This plant hails from the family cupressaceae and is hardy to usda zones 4 8.

Golden mop threadleaf false cypress chamaecyparis pisifera golden mop sku 8245 a ground hugging mound that is truly mop like with stringy leaves that color best in full sun. Dwarf gold thread or filifera aurea nana is suitable for planting zones 5 to 8. Golden mop shrubs retain their lovely golden hue throughout the year making them a contrasting addition to the garden landscape and especially nice during the winter months.