their mature size.. is an estimate of its size in 10 years .... based on its annual growth rate..

being a conifer.. means it is a tree.. and they will continue to grow at their annual growth rate for EVER ....

the full name is : Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

i dont think the link below will take you directly to that plant.. but use the search in the database and insert golden mop into the CULTIVAR name line.. and you will grow upwards of 6 inches per year.. forever ... and check out the pix there ..

great price... make sure you unwind or cut circling roots for long potting ....

enjoy the heck out of it.. and when it gets too big.. get rid of it..

boy.. you and al in one day.. seems like the good old days..

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link

What?????? Why does the tag say they are a miniature evergreen.

BTW - Ken you would be proud. On Easter I wanted to get a photo. My 2 year old great nephew said "let's stand over there by the evergreen."

How many two year olds know the difference between a tree and an evergreen? Who is Al? What is his forum name?

Did you mean Alexa? I almost posted a thread earlier today saying "where the heck is Alexa"

Ken - I followed your link and all the info says the Gold Mop is hearty to zone 5. Then I checked the tag again and it said good to -30 or -40 below but does not mention a zone. I am zone 4b. I hope they survive....... but at least I won't be out much money if they don't.

I wonder if the person who typed the tags meant 8'x12' and instead typed 8"x12". I viewed the photos at the link you provided and a couple are huge!

tags are infamously wrong ...

it is very unique... you will enjoy the heck out of it..

yea... i meant alexis ...

if a conifer can get to 300 feet.. a redwood.. then a dwarf of it.. can get to a mere 200 feet ... lol ... and a mini of it.. a mere 50 feet ....

but it is really all about the annual growth rate.. and how long it takes to get to size .... link below

at the prior link.. there is a tutorial about conifers.. which is a great start for knowledge ... as well as some great pix ...

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link

12" x 18" is definately the wrong size for this plant.

Well thank God I checked in here at the forum. Your opinions will definetely change where I decide to plant them.