
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' PPAF CBRAF Other Name(s): CEDAR RAPIDS™ False Cypress Uses: Erosion Control, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Windbreaksįeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
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Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress Information USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 Space plants 10 to 13 feet apart to create a hedge.

The Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress stands 30 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide. Remove dead or damaged growth at any time. Apply fertilizer once per month for the first growing season and water it in well.

While mature trees can handle dry conditions, supplemental water during an extended dry spell helps the plant thrive.įertilize Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress with a plant food formulated for evergreen shrubs to support new growth. Newly planted shrubs need water consistently for the first year, while established plants are drought tolerant. Average soil is fine, but the plant will do best in fertile soil that is moist and well drained. This evergreen needs at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. Plant the Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress in full to part sun. Grow the Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress as a perennial in zones 4 through 8. Mature trees stand 30 feet tall for an impressive statement. Shield a patio space or create a wind block while adding color to a landscape. This plant has a natural pyramid shape with a narrow form, and can create a stunning living privacy screen when planted en masse. This plant is very easy to maintain, with established plants requiring little, if any, care. The scale-like fronds grow on woody branches. The feathery foliage is lime green and stays in place year-round. The Cedar Rapids™ False Cypress or Chamaecyparis pisifera is a lush evergreen that adds color, texture, and privacy to a landscape.
