Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Kelleriis Gold' / Kelleriis Gold Lawson cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Kelleriis Gold' is narrowly conical selection of Lawson cypress with dull-yellow foliage. It is considered by many to be the most cold-hardy of all golden selections of this species. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 4 feet (1.3 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide, suggesting an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 1938 by D.T. Poulsen Nursery, Kelleriis, Denmark.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Kelleriis Gold' —a typical mature specimen.
Photo by Bill Barger
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Kelleriis Gold' —a closeup of foliage detail.
Photo by Bill Barger

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