Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Mops'

Family:
Mops False Cypress

Family:
Cupressaceae

Description:
Among the golden-foliaged forms of Sawara False Cypress, 'Mops' is generally considered to be the best to hold its golden color from its Spring growth throughout the Summer, Autumn, and Winter seasons, although it may suffer winterburn in exposed areas. 'Mops' colors best when placed in full sun.

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