Overwintering guide
How to overwinter sungold cypress
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills sungold cypress in winter
Cutting sungold cypress hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More sungold cypress care
Overwintering sungold cypress — FAQ
Does sungold cypress need to come indoors for winter?
Sungold Cypress is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Sungold Cypress is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move sungold cypress for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water sungold cypress in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills sungold cypress over winter?
Cutting sungold cypress hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.