Chamaecyparis pisifera Cream Ball

Dwarf Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cream Ball’ (Cream Ball False Cypress)
A charming, compact false cypress selected for its creamy-white variegated foliage with green centers. The soft, threadlike sprays form a tidy evergreen mound with excellent year-round contrast and texture. Variegation is often brightest in sun, mellowing slightly in shade.

Size:



Width: ~3–4 ft



Height: ~2–3 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Variegation is brightest in fuller light; afternoon shade in hot climates helps prevent scorch.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with creamy-white and green variegated, threadlike foliage



Form: Low, rounded mound



Soft, feathery texture with strong year-round interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Rock gardens, mixed evergreen borders, foundation plantings, containers, small garden accents

Notes:
Slow to moderate growth; avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning needed—shape lightly only if desired.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Fall color

Yellow Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Low Mounding

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No