King's Gold Mop Cypress is a stunning evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It's grown in zones 4-8 and has a unique golden foliage.
King's Gold Mop Cypress
King's Gold Mop Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'King's Gold') is a beautiful and slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub that is known for its golden foliage. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
King's Gold Mop Cypress typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet and a width of 3-4 feet. It has a mounding habit and thread-like branches that arch gracefully over the ground. The leaves are scale-like and golden yellow in color. The foliage is brightest in full sun, but the plant can also tolerate partial shade.
King's Gold Mop Cypress is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. It is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize King's Gold Mop Cypress once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
King's Gold Mop Cypress is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. King's Gold Mop Cypress can also be used to create hedges and topiaries.
Here are some additional tips for growing King's Gold Mop Cypress:
- Prune King's Gold Mop Cypress in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Protect King's Gold Mop Cypress from the cold in the winter by mulching around the plant.
With proper care, King's Gold Mop Cypress can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and year-round interest to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.