Plant Profile: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'

'Sungold' is a compact, mound-forming evergreen shrub characterized by its delicate, gold-tipped, thread-like leaves that gracefully drape from slender, weeping branches, showing resilience against sunburn even in full sunlight. The mature foliage presents a vibrant lime green hue. This shrub has a slow growth rate, typically reaching about 3 feet in height and 4.5 feet in width after a decade, but it can ultimately grow to heights of 8 feet and widths of 12 feet. Regular pruning is recommended to achieve and maintain your preferred size and shape.

For optimal growth, plant it in well-drained, moist soil, ideally in full sun to partial shade. It works beautifully in foundation plantings, as a standout specimen, or within rock gardens.

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