Cedar Rapids® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Shrub
- Fast-growing evergreen.
- Appealing, feathery texture.
- Handsome pyramidal habit.
- Deer resistant.
- Zones 4-8, full to part sun, up to 30' tall x 12-15’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PPAF, CBRAF
Common name: False cypress
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part sun (4-6 hrs sun)
Height x width: 30’ x 12-15'
Flower color: Non-blooming
Foliage color: Deep green, evergreen
Bloom season: n/a
Bloom time: n/a
Features: Proven Winners, winter interest, new
Uses: Specimen, hedge, screening, privacy
How to Grow
Light: Full to part sun
Water: Average water needs.
Space: Min. 12’
Fertilizing: Little needed. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants, like a rose fertilizer, in early spring, if desired.
Winterizing: 2-3” of shredded bark mulch is recommended to protect the shallow, fibrous roots through the winter’s cold as well as summer’s heat.
Maintenance & Pruning: Pruning is not required to maintain its tidy pyramidal shape.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.