Cream Ball False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cream Ball’
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Deer-resistant, Evergreen, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Non-invasive, and Shade Tolerant
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateSlow
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Leaf Color
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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FragrantYes
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-8
A slow grower that is perfect for small spaces, the Cream Ball False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball') forms a round feathery mass of gray-green with blonde highlights all over! This evergreen is a perfect foil for darker green conifers and maroon-leaved perennials.
Growing just 1 - 2 feet in height and width, the globe form is dense and slower growing to make it easy for you to maintain its naturally round shape without any fussing or hard work! The fine-textured thread-like foliage and branching grow into a compact creamy form!
False Cypress is heat and cold-tolerant throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8 where these evergreen shrubs grow best!
Landscape Application:
Sometimes you want a plant to grow very quickly. You want it to shield a view or cover an eyesore fast. You might want it to fill in an empty spot in your border, like, yesterday! But then, there are those times when you don't want a fast grower. You want a plant that will look the same next year as the day you planted it. You want to know exactly what you're getting right now!
Maybe you have a Rock or Zen garden that has a specific place that needs to be filled and there isn't room for a big plant. Maybe you're one of the millions of people who are enjoying the current "small garden" movement! Add texture and accent color to the landscape, especially in the winter!
If any of the above fits you, then Cream Ball False Cypress is your perfect plant. With its size, you can fit it exactly where you want it and know that it won't be gangly and out of bounds next year - or the year after - or really ever! The light color brightens every garden situation, Cream Ball False Cypress is ideal for large planters and as showy specimens without taking up tons of space!
- Creamy Tipped Gray-Green Foliage
- Colorful Globe-Shaped Evergreen
- Fine Textured Compact Form
- Great In Containers & Space-Saving Landscape Accents
- Fantastic Facing Plants, Edging, Massing & Colorful Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care
False Cypress are full sun shrubs in most climates, but you will prevent winter burn by protecting these from drying northern winter winds, and they can be vulnerable to sun-scald in hot climates. So choose an afternoon shade location and water your plants very well before winter.
Plant in a location that is well-drained and has moderate moisture access and Mulch the ground well year-round. Rarely in need of a trim, False Cypress can be sheared lightly in the spring, and you should remove any winter dieback at this time.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade/Afternoon Shade
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune If Needed In Spring
- Relatively Deer Resistant
Compact, round, and bright, the Cream Ball False Cypress has the form, color, and size to add that wow factor you are looking for right now! Order yours soon at NatureHills.com!
