Description

Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ is a evergreen conifer that earns its place in any garden. Sungold is a Chamaecyparis pisifera with fine, thread-like golden foliage that holds its colour without scorching. It forms a soft, mounding shrub that glows all year.

Chamaecyparis, the false cypress, includes many slow-growing, compact conifers with soft, feathery foliage in blue, gold or green. They provide reliable evergreen structure and colour throughout the year.

Key features of Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer
• Season of interest: Year-round foliage
• Look: Thread-like golden foliage on a mounding conifer
• Height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: year-round structure, containers, rockeries and gravel gardens, rock gardens

Why choose Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’?

• Golden thread-like foliage
• Resistant to sun scorch
• Soft, mounding habit

Where to plant Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’

Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ grows best in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for year-round structure, and also works well for containers, rockeries and gravel gardens and rock gardens. Combine with heathers, grasses, dwarf pines and other conifers.

How to plant Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’

Water well while young and in dry summers. Avoid cutting into old brown wood; water well while young. Little pruning needed. Never cut into old brown wood. Browning usually results from dry roots or cold, drying winds.

Growing Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ in a pot

Grows well in containers. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ grow?
Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ typically reaches 1.5m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows thread-like golden foliage on a mounding conifer.

Is Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’?
Little pruning needed. Never cut into old brown wood.

Is Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ slow growing?
Yes. It grows slowly and stays compact for many years, making it ideal for small spaces.

Can I prune Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’?
Light trimming is fine, but never cut into old brown wood, as it will not regrow.

Add Chamaecyparis ‘Sungold’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.