Golden Sawara Cypress
Best established specimen for bonsai enthusiasts living in colder climates.
Elevate your bonsai collection with this established Golden Sawara Cypress, approximately 15 years old and ready for your personal touch. Its vibrant golden foliage shines with adequate sunlight, offering a striking visual appeal. This variety is exceptionally winter-hardy, making it suitable for colder climates. The tree comes in a tie pot, requiring minimal initial styling, allowing you to shape its future. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a head start in bonsai cultivation with a specimen that's already well-developed. Perfect for outdoor placement, it thrives in full sun.
$76.00
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4.7
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Category Rank
7
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Price vs Category Average
-29%
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Botanical Name
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Aurea'
/ Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Aurea'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant winter landscape interest
- Bonsai enthusiasts and artists focused on detailed topiary
- Homeowners needing resilient plants for diverse climates
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting a low-maintenance landscape
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Gardeners unable to commit to regular pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Bonsai Maturity
Fifteen years of growth provides a substantial foundation for immediate styling.
Climate Resilience
Exceptional cold tolerance makes this a reliable choice for northern growers.
Aesthetic Potential
Vibrant golden foliage offers a striking contrast in any bonsai display.
Styling Accessibility
Minimal prior training allows owners significant creative freedom for future shaping.
Visual Accuracy
The exact specimen pictured is the one delivered to your door.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent full sun exposure to maintain its signature golden hue.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Aurea'
Estimated Age
15 years
Overall Height
25 inches
Tree Height (from soil line)
22 inches
Trunk Diameter at Base
1 inch
Pot Type
Tie Pot
Pot Length
11 inches
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Extremely winter hardy for cold climates.
- Vibrant golden foliage color.
- Established specimen for quick bonsai development.
- Minimal prior bonsai work for owner styling.
- Pictured tree is the exact item you receive.
- Requires full sun for best color.
- Perennial plant type.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Golden Sawara Cypress for its exceptional quality and striking aesthetic appeal. Reviewers frequently highlight the vibrant, true golden color of the foliage, noting that the plant often exceeds expectations upon arrival. The robust health and careful packaging are major selling points, ensuring the specimen is ready for immediate display or training. This plant is celebrated as a high impact addition to any collection, offering reliable visual interest throughout the season.
Know before you buy
Yes, this is an excellent choice for those looking to start with a more mature specimen. Because the tree is already 15 years old, it offers a head start on development, and its minimal prior styling allows you to practice shaping without starting from a seedling.
This is an outdoor bonsai that requires full sun to maintain its vibrant golden foliage. It is not suitable for indoor cultivation and should be kept in an area that receives direct sunlight throughout the day.
The Golden Sawara Cypress is exceptionally winter-hardy and is rated for USDA Hardiness Zone 4. It can withstand harsh cold, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in colder climates.
Yes, the tree pictured is the specific specimen you will receive. We photograph each individual tree so you can see the exact trunk structure and foliage development before you purchase.
Like most bonsai, this cypress prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Ensure you water it consistently when the top layer of soil feels dry, and place it in a location with full sun to keep the foliage color bright.
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