Compact upright growth habit fits small gardens and containers for versatile landscaping
Plum-colored foliage turns bronze in winter for year-round visual interest
Aromatic, scale-like leaves provide a unique sensory experience
Low maintenance needs minimal watering and tolerates moist, well-drained soils
Attracts songbirds and is tolerant of partial shade, making it suitable for various climates
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Top Point forms a narrow conical spire 4 to 5 feet tall and only 18 to 24 inches wide, with soft juvenile foliage that turns rich plum-purple in cold weather. Chamaecyparis thyoides Top Point is a selection of Atlantic white cedar, growing in full sun, hardy from Zone 4 through Zone 8. The winter color change is the reason to grow it. Gree
Botanical Name
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Top Point'
Mature Height
4–5 ft
Mature Spread
18–24 in
USDA Hardiness Zones
4a–8b
Growth Rate
2–5 years (approx. 2–5 in per year)
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, with well-drained soil; tolerates moist to wet soils