Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' (Sawara cypress 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta') — Columnar upright, Bushy

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.

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.

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