Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tsukumo'

Tsukumo Falsecypress

A truly miniature, slow-growing false cypress with finely textured, evergreen foliage and an extremely compact, low mound. It’s an excellent choice for rock gardens, containers, bonsai, and very small spaces, where its tiny, cushion-like habit makes a striking evergreen accent.  

Size:



Width: ~1–1.5 ft (12–18 in)



Height: ~0.5–1.5 ft (6–18 in)



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Bright light improves foliage quality; afternoon shade helps in very hot climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with fine, dense green foliage



Form: Rounded, flattened cushion or bun-shaped mound



Very slow growth rate (~1 in per year) with outstanding texture and miniature scale



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Rock gardens, containers, bonsai, small accent plantings, miniature landscapes

Notes:
One of the smallest false cypress cultivars, often used in bonsai or small landscape niches. Extremely slow growing; avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils. 

 

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

.5-1.5'

Width

1-1.5"

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No