Chamaecyparis Soft Serve

Soft Serve® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its texture, color, and year-round landscape interest.

• Foliage & Color: Soft, fern-like branches with bright green leaves flecked with silver-blue on the underside; provides winter and fall interest

• Habit & Growth: Upright, conical habit ideal for focal points, vertical accents, or container plantings

• Resilient & Low Maintenance: Deer resistant, salt tolerant, and hardy in cold climates

• Mature Size:

  • Height: 72–120 inches (1.8–3.0 m)

  • Spread: 60–72 inches (1.5–1.8 m)

• Spacing: 72–120 inches (1.8–3.0 m) for optimal growth

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun; tolerates light shade

• Water Needs: Average; prefers well-drained soil

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4a–8a; cold hardy and durable in northern climates

• Blooming & Flowers: Grown for foliage; inconspicuous brown conifer cones

• Landscape Uses: Specimen plant, vertical accent, container focal point, foundation planting, or mixed evergreen bed

• Additional Benefits: Provides year-round structure, soft texture, and unique foliage color; a perfect alternative to dwarf Alberta spruce