Plant Library

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.

Minimum zone

5

Maximum zone

8

Height

1-2'

Width

2-3'