Chamaecyparis p. 'Sungold' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sawara cypress 'Sungold' (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is a small shrub that grows cushion-shaped and usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are golden yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Sungold'.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
Very decorative. The Sawara cypress 'Sungold' is evergreen. Its needles are golden yellow, soft, scale-like.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Sawara cypress 'Sungold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sawara cypress 'Sungold' is a cushion-shaped small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 8 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from June to July.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Use
Solitary, topiary, grave