Soft Serve® False Cypress

$29.25

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Size: #2 PW 12-15"

Quantity Single 4 pack 10 pack 20 pack

16 in stock

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Dow Whiting’ PP20,883

Choose Soft Serve® False Cypress if you want a soft-textured upright evergreen that looks cleaner than many needled shrubs; the tradeoff is patience and space, because it is not a quick fix for tight foundation corners.

Buy This If

You want softer texture than spruce.
You need upright structure without shearing.
You have average to moist soil.

Skip This If

You need fast screening.
The spot is cramped.
The soil stays bone-dry.

PGNE Report Card

Category	Grade	Why
Landscape Impact	A-	Its upright shape and fine texture give a planting structure without the stiff look of many conifers.
Growth Rate	B-	It fills in steadily, but customers wanting a fast privacy wall should choose something quicker.
Maintenance	B+	It usually needs only light touch-up pruning, but it should not be squeezed into a space that forces constant trimming.
Deer Resistance	A-	Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit	C+	It is too much plant for tight entries, narrow beds, or spots under windows.
Screening Value	B	It can build a softer evergreen screen, but it takes time and works best when planted as a planned grouping.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Soft Serve where a customer wants evergreen structure but dislikes the stiff spruce look. Give it room, keep the soil from drying hard, and use it as a planned anchor rather than filler.

Plant Facts

Mature Height	16.5 ft
Mature Width	8 ft
Hardiness Zones	4a-9a
Spacing	8 ft
Sun	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Average to moist
Growth Habit	Upright, conical, dense

Customers Usually Ask

Is it deer resistant?

Yes, it is a strong pick where browsing is a concern, though no plant is immune.

Does it need pruning?

Only light shaping; avoid cutting it into a tight box.

Can it screen a neighbor?

Yes, if you can wait; for instant privacy, choose a faster plant.

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Grown and hardened off for New England conditions

We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.

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SKU:PGNE-31270

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Soft Serve® False Cypress