Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
'Minima Aurea'
Golden Dwarf Lawson's Cypress
| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Chamaecyparis |
| Species |
| lawsoniana |
| Cultivar |
| 'Minima Aurea' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 - 5 |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 4 m |
| General Description |
| Dwarf evergreen shrub. |
| Landscape |
| Container or rock gardens, accent or specimen plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Can tolerate acidic soil but is very slow growing. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Vertical reaching wisps of green foliage. |
| Pests |
| Honey fungus and Phytophthora. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Propagation |
| Grafting and semi hardwood cuttings. |