Golden Cypress Chamaecyparis 'King's Gold' (3 Gallon)

Golden Threadleaf False Cypress

Add a touch of golden charm to your garden with the elegant Chamaecyparis ‘King’s Gold’, also lovingly known as Golden Threadleaf False Cypress. With its feathery, golden-yellow foliage and soft, weeping texture, this ornamental evergreen brings year-round color and texture to any landscape. It’s a favorite here at Wright’s Market—not just for its beauty, but for the brightness and cheer it brings to the garden, even in the quiet seasons.

🌼 What It Symbolizes

‘King’s Gold’ symbolizes light, resilience, and quiet strength—a nod to its golden hue and evergreen nature. Just like the small-town kindness we treasure, this plant stands steady through every season, spreading warmth and joy with every golden strand.

📏 Size & Growth

This slow-growing shrub matures to a graceful 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, forming a soft, mounded shape that’s both eye-catching and easy to manage. Its color stays brightest in full sun, offering golden glow all year long.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

‘King’s Gold’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s hardy in USDA Zones 4–8, making it a perfect fit for Southern gardens and beyond. Whether planted as a border accent, in a mixed foundation bed, or even in containers, it brings a lively pop of color and soft texture to any space.

🌿 Care Instructions

• Sunlight: Full sun for best color

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil

• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, it’s fairly low-maintenance

• Pruning: Rarely needed, but can be lightly shaped in late winter if desired

• Fertilizer: A balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring helps keep it vibrant

🌸 Compliments Well With:

Pair ‘King’s Gold’ with deep green or purple foliage for contrast and year-round interest. Some favorite companions include:

• Loropetalum (for rich burgundy contrast)

• Boxwood (for a formal, evergreen frame)

• Purple Heuchera (for pop in mixed borders)

• Blue Star Juniper (for cool color pairing)

At Wright’s Market, we love how ‘King’s Gold’ fits right into our gardens and hearts—it’s a golden reminder of sunshine, warmth, and the beauty that comes from nurturing something over time. Let it brighten your landscape the same way small-town moments brighten a day. 💛