Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Minima'

Moss False Cypress

A very compact form of false cypress valued for its dense, soft, blue-green, plume-like foliage and miniature growth habit. The finely textured sprays create an attractive, mounded cushion that works beautifully in rock gardens, containers, and small landscape niches where subtle texture and evergreen structure are desired.

Size:



Width: ~2–3 ft



Height: ~1–2 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best foliage color and density in bright light; afternoon shade improves foliage quality in hot climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with soft, plume-like blue-green foliage



Form: Low, dense, rounded mound



Excellent fine texture and year-round interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Rock gardens, containers, foundation accents, mixed conifer borders, small space plantings

Notes:
Very slow growing. Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils for best performance. Little to no pruning needed—best appreciated in its natural diminutive form.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Low Mounding, Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No