Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Golden Showers

Common Name: Lawson's Cypress 'Golden Showers'

Description:
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Showers', commonly known as Lawson's Cypress 'Golden Showers', is a compact, evergreen conifer notable for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage, which is particularly striking during the winter months. The tree exhibits a graceful, upright form with pendulous branch tips, creating a fountain-like effect that adds elegance to any landscape. Thriving in moist, well-drained soils, it prefers a position in full sun to partial shade to maintain its bright foliage color. 'Golden Showers' is well-suited to Melbourne's climate and can serve as an eye-catching specimen plant or be incorporated into mixed borders for year-round interest.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 1.5 to 4.5 metres
• Width: Approximately 1 to 2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant once established

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera varieties
• Hosta species

These companion plants provide contrasting foliage colors and textures, enhancing the visual appeal of 'Golden Showers' in garden settings.