Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Top Point' is a compact, narrow selection of Atlantic white cedar valued for its upright form and soft, finely textured foliage. You get a tidy, vertical evergreen accent that adds year-round structure without the footprint of a full-size conifer.

Set your plant up for success by choosing a site with consistent moisture. This species naturally prefers moist to wet conditions, and it can tolerate periodically wet soil, but in a landscape setting it performs best when the root zone does not dry out for long stretches. A mulch ring helps keep soil evenly cool and moist.

Give it full sun to part shade. In sun it stays dense and crisp, while light shade can be helpful in hot afternoons or exposed sites. Plant it where air circulation is good and avoid crowding it tightly against larger shrubs so the foliage can dry after rain and irrigation.

Expect a mature size around 48-60 inches tall with a narrow spread (about 18-24 inches), making it useful for small beds, tight foundation corners, and vertical punctuation in mixed plantings. Prune only as needed to remove stray tips or winter damage; heavy shearing is not required to maintain the natural columnar shape.

Once established, keep an eye on watering during drought, windy weather, or the first few seasons after planting. With steady moisture and a little patience, this evergreen will provide dependable texture and color through all four seasons in USDA zones 3-8.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 18-24"
• Tolerant of: Wet Conditions
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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