Chamaecyparis pisifera Vintage GoldSawara cypress
科:柏科
Family:Cupressaceae
属:扁柏属
common name:Sawara cypress
introduce:Plant Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Cupressaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 2.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 2.5 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best golden foliage color in full sun. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, however. Shelter from wind.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Vintage Gold is a dwarf, golden foliage form of Sawara cypress. It is an evergreen, mounding, globose cultivar that reportedly will reach a mature height of only 30" tall. It features golden, fine-textured, feathery foliage. Very slow growing.
Problems:
No known serious insect or disease problems. Plants in the genus Chamaecyparis generally have some susceptibility to juniper blight, root rot and certain insect pests such as bagworms.
Uses:
Rock gardens, foundation plantings. Excellent dwarf specimen. Golden foliage provides year-round interest.
