Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Charm'
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking year-round texture and color.
Discover the Golden Charm Thread-Branch Cypress, a striking evergreen conifer from Monrovia Growers. This slow-growing cultivar boasts unique, thread-like foliage that creates a beautiful weeping drape effect, adding year-round texture and color to your landscape. Its bright new growth shines in full sun, making it a versatile choice for specimen planting, accents, borders, or small hedges. Deer resistant and low maintenance, it thrives in well-drained soil and is a beautiful addition to any garden setting.
$49.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
61
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the winter season
- Urban dwellers with limited space for large shrubs
- Designers looking for soft, flowing textural contrast
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Homeowners dealing with heavy, water-retaining clay soil
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants without pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Thread-like foliage creates a sophisticated, weeping texture that anchors any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth habits mean you spend less time pruning and shaping.
Hardiness
Robust performance in zone 4 makes this a reliable year-round choice.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your investment from common garden wildlife.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to specimen planting, small hedges, or decorative container accents.
Color Vibrancy
Bright golden foliage provides a striking, high-contrast focal point in sunlight.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Botanical Name
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Charm'
Mature Height
6 ft
Mature Spread
8 ft
Hardiness Zone
04
Foliage Color
Yellow
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Enriched, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained
Features
- Unique thread-like foliage creates a weeping drape.
- Evergreen provides year-round structure and color.
- Bright new foliage in full sun.
- Versatile for specimen, accent, or hedge use.
- Slow-growing, requiring minimal pruning.
- Deer resistant for added garden protection.
- Adds unique texture to any landscape.
- Low maintenance care.
What customers say
Consumer feedback overwhelmingly highlights the superior quality and striking aesthetic of the 'Golden Charm'. Reviewers consistently note that the plants arrive exceptionally healthy and well established, reflecting Monrovia's reputation for robust stock. The vibrant, year round golden foliage is frequently praised for providing immediate, high impact color, making this cultivar a highly valued centerpiece in diverse garden designs.
Know before you buy
At maturity, this cultivar typically reaches a height of 6 feet with a spread of approximately 8 feet. Because it is a slow-growing plant, it will take several years to reach these dimensions.
Yes, the vibrant yellow foliage is most pronounced when the plant is grown in full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, the color may shift toward a duller green.
It is considered a low-maintenance plant. Because it is slow-growing, it requires very little pruning, though you can lightly shape it annually if you prefer a more formal look.
It performs best in soil that is enriched, slightly acidic, and consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as this can lead to root issues.
Yes, this variety is generally avoided by deer, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where wildlife browsing is a common concern. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are extremely scarce.
Absolutely. Its unique, weeping texture makes it an excellent choice for low hedges or borders, though its slow growth rate means it will take time to fill in as a dense privacy screen.
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