Golden Mop Threadleaf False Cypress

Golden mop false cypress is a slow growing dwarf shrub that only grows to 2 3 feet 61 91 cm tall and the same distance across in the first 10 years.

Golden mop threadleaf false cypress.

A compact conifer with interesting thread like needles that weep and drape over the entire shrub. Bright golden yellow new foliage even in full sun. This japanese false cypress grows in a low mound in u s. This plant hails from the family cupressaceae and is hardy to usda zones 4 8.

They bear scaly leaves that keep their golden color provided the shrub gets enough sun. Golden mop shrubs retain their lovely golden hue throughout the year making them a contrasting addition to the garden landscape and especially nice during the winter months. Golden yellow new foliage even in full sun excellent mop headed accent plant that makes nice background border or small hedge. Eventually as the tree ages it may grow up to 5 feet 1 5 m tall.

It can get winter burn in cold climates. Common names can be misleading but gold mop chamaecyparis pisifera golden mop does not fall into that category. Golden mop threadleaf false cypress chamaecyparis pisifera golden mop sku 8245 a ground hugging mound that is truly mop like with stringy leaves that color best in full sun.