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Conifer · EvergreenSKU 172353

Chamaecyparis pisifera Sungold - Sawara Cypress Sungold 3 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis pisifera Sungold - Sawara Cypress Sungold 3 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'
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Sawara Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H7 (-20°C or lower)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Slow
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About Chamaecyparis pisifera Sungold - Sawara Cypress Sungold 3 Litre Pot

Chamaecyparis pisifera Sungold - Sawara Cypress Sungold

A stunning compact conifer with soft, thread-like golden-yellow foliage that creates a bright focal point in the garden. This slow-growing evergreen forms a neat rounded shape and provides vibrant colour throughout the year.

Seasonal Highlights

The golden-yellow foliage is at its brightest in spring and summer, creating a glowing effect in sunny positions. In winter, the colour intensifies slightly, adding warmth to the garden during colder months.

Key Features

  • Bright golden-yellow thread-like foliage
  • Compact rounded habit
  • Year-round colour and interest
  • Slow growing and easy to manage
  • Adds brightness to shaded areas

Perfect For

Ideal for mixed borders, Japanese-style gardens, containers, and small garden beds. Works beautifully as a specimen plant or grouped with other conifers for contrasting colour and texture.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Best colour develops in good light but tolerates some shade. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape.

Looks Great With

Combines beautifully with blue-foliaged conifers, dark green evergreens, and purple-leaved shrubs. The golden colour complements blue hostas, burgundy heucheras, and ornamental grasses.

A cheerful golden conifer that brightens gardens year-round with minimal maintenance.

Plants well with

Our growers' picks to plant alongside Chamaecyparis pisifera Sungold - Sawara Cypress Sungold 3 Litre Pot for a fuller, longer-lasting display.