Cypress, Soft Serve Gold 4-5'
Cypress Soft Serve Gold
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve Gold'
Height: Typically 6–8 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–5 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–5 feet apart for full coverage or a continuous hedge
Growth Rate: Moderate
Evergreen
Description
Cypress Soft Serve Gold is a stunning evergreen that delivers year-round color with a lovely, compact form. Its finely textured, fern-like foliage glows in a refreshing golden-yellow hue that stands out brilliantly in the landscape without being overpowering. The softly layered branches create a polished, conical silhouette that remains tidy with minimal maintenance. This tree shines as a foundation accent, mixed border highlight, or as a fresh vertical splash in smaller landscape spaces.
Unlike many evergreens with stiff or coarse needles, Soft Serve Gold has a lush, satisfying feel and refined presence that brings elegance to every season. Its golden foliage holds color beautifully through winter, offering a warm and bright focal point even in the coldest months.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots and support healthy growth; once established, requires occasional watering during extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Rarely needed, but can be shaped lightly in early spring if desired
With its stunning color, soft texture, and neat form, Cypress Soft Serve Gold is a beautiful, easy-care evergreen that offers structure and brightness throughout the seasons.