Overview
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' is a columnar upright, bushy conifers in the genus Chamaecyparis, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' (Sawara cypress 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta') is an evergreen coniferous shrub with a columnar upright and bushy habit. As a member of the Chamaecyparis genus, it features densely branched sprays of small scale-like foliage and produces small, rounded cones. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is moist but well-drained, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and is suitable for architectural planting, city gardens, hedging, and container cultivation.
About the genus
Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress, is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai (χαμαί), meaning "on the earth", and kuparissos (κυπάρισσος) for "cypress".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamaecyparis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Shoot-boring moths
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta'?
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' need?
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' hardy in the UK?
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
