Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop')

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Plant Habit:	Shrub
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 7b
Plant Height:	4-6 feet
Plant Spread:	6-8 feet
Leaves:	Good fall color Evergreen Needled Other: Stringy, thread-like golden-yellow, retains good yellow color throughout the year.
Fruit:	Other: 1/4 inch green cones, maturing to blackish-brown.
Underground structures:	Taproot
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic
Uses:	Provides winter interest
Resistances:	Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil
Child plants:	one child plant

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Posted by eclayne (Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA - Zone 6a) on Dec 7, 2011 9:47 PM concerning plant:

Most literature indicates this shrub reaches 4 to 8' in height in 10-15 years. Be forewarned, the one pictured is approximately 7'H x 10'W at ~25 years, only because of yearly pruning. Give it plenty of room to sprawl for a more natural look. Another in less than full sun has less yellow coloring.

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Posted by virginiarose (Virginia - Zone 8a) on Dec 4, 2012 6:01 PM concerning plant:

This shrub gets about 6 hours of morning sun and it's just enough to give it the golden color.

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Chamaecyparis Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop')