Looking for an evergreen that’s as touchable as it is beautiful? Soft Serve® False Cypress delivers lush color and texture with a twist. Its soft, fern-like foliage is neatly layered into a compact, pyramidal form—think feather duster meets topiary, but way easier to care for.

This unique texture offers a soothing contrast to hardscapes, bold-leaved plants, or rigid architectural lines. It's the perfect plant to soften up the edges, whether you're designing a formal front yard or a cozy backyard nook. Deer-resistant, cold-tolerant, and consistently handsome through all seasons, Soft Serve® is a dependable choice that brings grace and structure without overwhelming the space.

• 6-10 feet tall and wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
• Space plants 6-10 feet apart for best results
• Maintains bright green foliage with blue-silver undersides year round
• Great for borders, hedges, screening, landscapes, mass planting or as a focal point
• Resists deer
• Foliage interest, fall and winter interest

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. Generally doesn’t need much pruning, but you can shape it in the springtime if you’d like.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
• 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
• Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

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