Filip's Golden Tears Lawson Cypress - 1 Gallon Pot

Filip's Golden Tears Lawson Cypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Filip's Golden Tears' Other Names: Philip's Golden Weeping Lawson Cypress Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b in hot-summer climates; 5a-9b in cool-summer climates Find Your Zone Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Height at Maturity: 15-20' in 10 years, 30' at maturity Width at Maturity: 2-3' at the base in 10 years; 4-5' at base at maturitySpacing: Best as specimen, in spaced groupings 10'+ apart, or use 2 to accentuate an entryway Growth Habit / Form: Upright Weeping Column Growth Rate: Fast, 18-24" per year Foliage Color: Golden-Yellow maturing to Green Fragrant Foliage: Mild Pine Scent Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun Water Needs: Average, low when established Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silt Soil Drainage: Moist But Well Drained Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.5 Maintenance / Care: Very Low Attracts: Visual Attention Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-20F), Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Insect Description Winner of the American Conifer Society's Collectors' Conifer of the Year award in 2019, Filip's Golden Tears Lawson Cypress is one of if not the most spectacular varieties of all Chamaecyparis. A fast grower adding up to 2 feet in height per year, it forms a majestic weeping column up to 20 feet tall and 3 feet wide at the base at 10 years of age and maybe 30 feet at maturity. Its weeping branches are clothed in feathery fans of golden yellow foliage that mature to green. The combination of both colors on the tree at the same time is truly fascinating. A dramatical exclamation point for the landscape as a specimen, in spaced groupings, or two can be used to accentuate an entryway. Landscape & Garden Uses The Filip's Golden Tears Lawson Cypress is ideal for use as a focal point specimen or in spaced grouping with plants arranged at least 10 feet apart to avoid overcrowding. Also excellent as an accent tree to frame corners or accentuate an entryway in tall home foundation plantings. A fine addition to conifer gardens, rock gardens Asian gardens and yellow theme gardens. Suggested Spacing: 10 feet apart for space between trees Growing Preferences The Filip's Golden Tears Lawson Cypress is easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full to mostly sun. It has good drought tolerance when established and does not like a constantly wet or soggy soil. It is exceptionally low maintenance, requiring little if any pruning to keep its naturally narrow form. That said, a wandering arm can be removed if desired. Helpful Articles Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, prune, fertilize and water Cypress trees. How To Plant & Care For Cypress Trees Privacy Screen Design And Planting Tips Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us!