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Golden Mop Falsecypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Introduced from the Netherlands in 1951, Golden Mops Falsecypress has gone on to become very popular in dwarf confer trade.

  Morphology:
This evergreen dwarf conifer can grow to 6’ in height and 4’ across. If forms a mound to broad pyramid shape. The foliage is bright golden and thread like. The needles are scale-like. The thin branches are pendulous, thus the term ‘mop’.

  Adaptation:
This cultivar prefers full sun, a well drained soil and good air circulation. It does best when the soil ph is slightly acidic. Though drought tolerant, a thick layer of mulch would be advised during the summer.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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