Golden Fernsprey False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Aurea'

Golden Fernsprey False Cypress is an evergreen conifer shrub with a loose upright habit.  Its conical shape when young broadens to pyramidal and can be sheared to train it to an arching fountain.  The small bright yellow foliage reminiscent of a fern frond holds its color well in winter.  Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water regularly but needs well-drained soil.  Juniper blight, root rot, and certain insect pests can be issues if soil to wet. Shelter from hard winds.  In southern climates, young plants may burn with direct afternoon sun.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, Foundation Planting, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Camellia, Japanese Black Pine, Japanese Maple

IMAGE: Photoset by Mark Bolin, (1) Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'Std.1, (2) Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'2

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