Shrubs

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

Golden Mop threadleaf false cypress

Golden Mop threadleaf false cypress. Representative plant

Threadlike golden foliage drapes over a low evergreen mound, adding bright color throughout the year. Its loose texture contrasts with broad-leaved shrubs and upright conifers. Plant in sun for the strongest color and give the spreading branches room to show.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 3 ft. tall × 4 ft. wide
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8

Sizes & prices

#3Chamaecyparis Gold Mops$36.99
#7Chamaecyparis Golden Mop Falsecypress$64.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Trim lightly within current-season growth; avoid cutting into bare old wood.

Sources & photo credits

Monrovia

Photo: F. D. Richards · CC-BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Golden Mop threadleaf false cypress. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.