Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Aurea' - Golden Sawara Cypress

This compact evergreen conifer offers a striking pyramidal habit and stunning year-round color. Its delicate foliage, reminiscent of fern fronds, features vibrant yellow outer sections that contrast beautifully with a lush green interior. Known for its slow growth and tight habit, this high-demand plant stands up well to the summer sun while providing a reliable structural element to any landscape.

• Stunning yellow and green foliage that resists scalding
• Slow-growing with a neat, tight habit
• Drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for year-round visual interest

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly but ensure the plant is situated in well-drained soil. Juniper blight, root rot, and certain insect pests can be issues if the soil remains too wet. It is best to provide shelter from hard winds. In warmer southern climates, young plants may burn if exposed to direct, intense afternoon sun.

LANDSCAPE USES: This versatile evergreen is ideal for use as a specimen or in group plantings. It excels in borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, foundation plantings, hedges, and containers. Its tolerance for urban environments makes it a hardy choice for a variety of settings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Enhance your garden by pairing this conifer with plants like Camellia, Japanese Black Pine, and Japanese Maple.

*As plants have ranges in appearance, they may not appear exactly as the images shown.