Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
'Minima Aurea'
Golden Dwarf Lawson's Cypress
Family |
Cupressaceae |
Genus |
Chamaecyparis |
Species |
lawsoniana |
Cultivar |
'Minima Aurea' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6b - 7a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6a - 6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 to -15 |
Temperature (°F) |
-10 - 5 |
Height |
3 - 5 m |
Spread |
2 - 4 m |
General Description |
Dwarf evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Container or rock gardens, accent or specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Can tolerate acidic soil but is very slow growing. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Vertical reaching wisps of green foliage. |
Pests |
Honey fungus and Phytophthora. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Propagation |
Grafting and semi hardwood cuttings. |