Cream Ball False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cream Ball’

$55⁹¹ $69⁹⁹

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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.

Plant Highlights

Cream Ball False Cypress highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cream Ball’
Growing Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Mature Height

1 - 2 feet
Mature Spread

1 - 2 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Winter

Growing Zones 4-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!