Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball'

Cream Ball Sawara Cypress

Evergreen Conifer, Shrub

‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen. It features green-yellow foliage tipped in white. Very slow growing (1-2" per year) it will form a dense globular mound, eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2' tall and 2' wide.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Occasional, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 12 - 24 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Compact, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Silver / Gray, Ivory / Cream

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Container, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low