Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm'
False Cypress
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False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Description
'Golden Charm' is a great varietal for smaller spaces including front yards and against fences. Topping out at a mere 6' high this has wonderful yellow thread like needles that weep and drape over the entire shrub. Very nice focal point that will take its time in filling in your desired space. A very unique focal point.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Blooming
Female cones appear in autumn; male cones are borne in spring.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Growth
Monoecious, evergreen, coniferous trees. False Cypress can do well in full sun or partial shade. Generally slow growers that can reach up to 35 ft. tall (dwarf species such as C. obtusa only reach 6 ft. tall). All species need protection from high winds. Dwarf species work well for bonsai or grown in a rock garden. In general though, Chamaecyparis is used for hedging or as specimen trees.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring, in a seedbed outdoors. Can propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Pest
Problems include twig blight, root rot, needle blights, and spruce mite.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Interesting facts
Chamaecyparis foliage may aggravate skin allergies upon contact.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Charm') - Soil and irrigation
Needs good drainage. Does best with neutral to slightly acidic soils, but will tolerate alkaline soils.
