Chamaecyparis 'Soft Serve®'

Soft Serve® False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve®'
Proven Winners

Height: 1.8-3 m

Width: 1.5-1.8 m

Zone: 4

Exposure: Sun to part shade

Deer resistant

This soft, graceful evergreen has lovely color, too.A compact, conical falsecypress with graceful, soft fern-like branches. The leaves are bright green on top and flecked with silver-blue on the underside. This sport of 'Boulevard' is a great substitute for dwarf Alberta spruce.
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Winter Interest
Salt Tolerant  

Extremely adaptable, but prefers moist, loamy, well-drained, acidic or neutral soils. This compact selection does not require any pruning. To keep smaller, minimal pruning can be done in summer. Medium moisture. Evergreen - slow growing. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for evergreens. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Protect from harsh winter sun and winds.