Evergreen Shrub – Cream Ball False Cypress

Cream ball false cypress 

Botanical name: chamaecyparis pisifera ‘cream ball’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green, yellow, blue

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter months, or propagate by seed sowing in the spring 

Landscape use: borders, foundation planting, rock gardens, container plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: cold hardy, adaptable to poor soil, pest and disease resistant, fragrant wood 

Watering instructions: allow the first few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: azaleas, hollies, arborvitaes, junipers 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no