False Cypress
False Cypress is an ornamental in the Cupressaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-8.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Evergreen conifer (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Evergreen with feathery foliage, many dwarf/gold forms.
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis) is an evergreen conifer with soft, feathery sprays of foliage available in many colors and sizes, from dwarf gold mounds to tall screens.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Chamaecyparis spp.|Hardiness zones: 4-8|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 5-70 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
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