Gold Mop Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea')
The "Gold Mop Cypress" is a cultivar of Chamaecyparis pisifera, commonly known as Sawara Cypress. Here are its key features and care tips:
Characteristics:
Foliage: The Gold Mop Cypress is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage, which retains its color throughout the year. The foliage consists of fine, thread-like needles that form dense, mop-like clusters.
Form: This cultivar typically grows in a mounded or rounded shape, with a compact and dense habit. It maintains its shape well without requiring extensive pruning.
Size: Gold Mop Cypress generally reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters) and a width of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) at maturity. Its relatively slow growth rate contributes to its compact size.
Texture: The fine texture of the foliage adds visual interest to garden beds and landscapes. The golden color contrasts beautifully with surrounding greenery and provides year-round color.
Cultural Requirements:
Sunlight: Plant Gold Mop Cypress in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, it typically develops its best color in full sun.
Soil: Ensure well-draining soil with good fertility. Gold Mop Cypress prefers moist, loamy soil but can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.
Watering: Provide regular watering, especially during the establishment period after planting. Once established, Gold Mop Cypress is relatively drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering during dry periods.
Pruning: Minimal pruning is generally required to maintain its compact, mounded form. Remove any dead, damaged, or overgrown branches as needed. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds, and insulate the roots. Keep the mulch several inches away from the trunk to prevent moisture-related issues.
Fertilizing: Gold Mop Cypress typically does not require heavy fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring can help promote healthy growth.
Gold Mop Cypress is valued for its bright color, compact size, and low maintenance requirements. It's suitable for use as a specimen plant, border, or accent in garden beds, rock gardens, and containers. With its golden foliage and fine texture, it adds warmth and visual appeal to landscapes throughout the year.
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