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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Juniperoides'

Also called Plumosa Juniperoides Japanese Falsecypress


 Suitable Substitutions for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Juniperoides'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

Bronze Pygmy Hinoki Falsecypress

 

More About Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Juniperoides'

  • Dwarf cultivar, densely branched, round-topped, pyramidal evergreen
  • Features stubby, awl-shaped, soft, creamy-yellow foliage
  • Develops best colour in full sun
  • Provides contrast and winter interest

Zone:

4

Height:

4-5 m

Spread:

3-4 m

Colour:

Yellow
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Plumosa Juniperoides Falsecypress Growing and Maintenance Tips

This dwarf cultivar tolerates a variety of soil types and growing conditions. Although the Plumosa Juniperoides falsecypress is a slow grower, it makes an interesting alternative to cedars, when used for hedges or screens. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.


Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Juniperoides' Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Evergreen
Evergreen

Soil Moisture

Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

Growth Rate

Slow

Habit

Compact
Upright
Pyramidal

Foliage Color

Green
Yellow

Landscape uses

Screening (privacy)
Specimen
Foundation planting
Hedge