'Red Star' False Cypress

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star' - aka 'Rubicon'

--Mature Height : 15 - 20 ft

--Mature Width : 4 - 5 ft

--Growth Rate : Moderate ( 8 "- 12" avg per year )

--Hardiness Zones : 5 - 8

--Sun Exposure : Full sun to partial shade

--Soil Preference : Average to fertile - well drained. Mulching recommended

--Foliage Color & Texture : Light, soft texture with a blue / green color during the warmer growing season, changing to a purplish plum color in winter.

Red Star is a member of the Atlantic White Cedar family, and is a Chamaecyparis with multiple uses in landscapes. Also has seasonal interests due to foliage color changes in winter.

This Chamaecyparis variety has very dense, soft, foliage that is a beautiful blue / green color throughout the growing season, than changes to a purplish plum color with the onset of colder weather in the winter. Foliage returns to blue / green once springtime rolls around, but the color change is very attractive, and gives a seasonal change to the landscape.

Growth habit is mostly columnar, with mature width seldom reaching more than 3-4 feet. Mature height eventually tops out at about 15 feet. Makes an excellent accent plant, and can also be effectively grown in a small group setting of 3 - 4 trees - arranged however you might desire. Works very well against buildings, helps hide gutter downspouts, etc. Placed around corners of houses / buildings makes a great colorful accent......once again, with winter interest due to the foliage change in winter.