Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Veitchii'

Veitchii Moss Falsecypress

A refined false cypress cultivar prized for its soft, feathery, blue-green juvenile foliage and compact, conical to broadly pyramidal habit. The finely textured sprays are dense and attractive year-round, providing excellent evergreen structure and subtle color contrast in garden compositions.

Size:



Width: ~4–6 ft



Height: ~6–8 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

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

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with soft, feathery blue-green foliage



Form: Compact, upright to broadly pyramidal



Excellent fine texture and four-season interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Specimen accents, mixed evergreen borders, foundation plantings, containers

Notes:
Moderate growth rate. For best performance, plant in well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Minimal pruning needed—shape lightly only if desired.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Compact, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No