Chamaecyparis pisifera
'Golden Pincushion'
Golden Pincushion Falsecypress
Family |
Cupressaceae |
Genus |
Chamaecyparis |
Species |
pisifera |
Cultivar |
'Golden Pincushion' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 20 |
Height |
60 - 90 cm |
Spread |
60 - 90 cm |
Cultivation |
Grows in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight or partial shade. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
juniper blight, root rot and bagworms. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Yellowish-green, needle-like leaves. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada. |