Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Minima Aurea (Lawson Cypress)
Highly popular, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’ (Lawson Cypress) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of conical habit, with dense, stunning, golden-yellow foliage ascending in flat sprays. Its brilliant color is at its best when grown in a sunny location. Slow-growing, 1-6 in. (2.5-15 cm) per year, the small stature of this attractive Lawson Cypress makes it perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.
Highly popular, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' (Lawson Cypress) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of conical habit, with dense, stunning, golden-yellow foliage ascending in flat sprays. Its brilliant color is at its best when grown in a sunny location. Slow-growing, 1-6 in. (2.5-15 cm) per year, the small stature of this attractive Lawson Cypress makes it perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 20-32 in. tall (50-80 cm) and 14-20 in. wide (35-50 cm) after 10 years.
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or for containers.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases.
- Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native from southern Oregon to northern California
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Chamaecyparis – False Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |