Filicoides Gold False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Gold'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Filicoides Gold False Cypress highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
Growing Zones 4-8
Enjoy Fern-like foliage on an easy-care evergreen! The Filicoides Gold Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Gold') is a small tree that will reward you with interest all season long with its irregular growth habit and pyramidal shape!
The foliage has a soft fern-like texture that emerges golden green and matures deep green in color. The unique texture stands out against other evergreens and turns heads because of Filicoides unique growth and bright color! Growing just 8 - 12 feet in height and 5 - 8 feet wide at the base, these shrubs keep their branches all the way to the ground.
The Ferny growth is upright and tapers to a fine point and forms an open habit that is handsome and airy! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, False Cypress are easy to grow and very low-maintenance.
Landscape Application:
This Hinoki False Cypress is a slow-growing Conifer that makes an excellent accent or specimen plant due to its curious growth habit! Ideal as a focal point to stand up among your garden beds and look fantastic on raised beds and in groupings to show off their unique form!
Small enough to be the perfect darling for courtyards, and small modern yards, and they even look great in large containers! Balconies, sunny porches, and patios are enhanced by the year-round presence and shade.
Stand a pair at the entrance of an entryway, along the edge of a pathway, or as a backdrop to your garden beds and borders! A single specimen at the corner of your home softens edges, and a row along the sunny side of your home will enhance your curb appeal year-round!
- Soft, Fern-Like Bright Green Evergreen With Gold New Growth
- Unique Growth Habit
- Showy Texture & Color
- Fantastic For Large Planters
- Great Specimen Plant, Showy Hedges & Garden Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
False Cypress are fantastic full sun evergreens, plant in a well-drained location, and avoid wet, poorly-drained soils, however, they do like regular moisture access and mulched garden beds.
It is very easy to keep and grow because there is no maintenance such as to trimming, pruning, or shaping! It is quite a heat and humidity-tolerant, deer and pest-resistant! These trees appreciate shelter from the drying winter wind.
- Full Sun Evergreen
- Well-Drained Soil Locations - Never Soggy
- Moderate Regular Moisture
- Seldom Needs Pruning In Spring
- Deer Resistant & Low Maintenance Plant!
If you are in the mood for something just a little out of the ordinary, take a moment to check out the Filicoides Gold False Cypress! Order now at NatureHills.com!
