‘Gold Cone’ is an upright, columnar, slow-growing, evergreen in the cypress family. Spring foliage is bright golden yellow with good color retention through early fall. Winter foliage is blue-green. The shrub grows 3-5 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread.

It is tolerant of many soil types and prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The best color occurs in full sun. Use in cottage and rock gardens, as a specimen, in foundation plantings or even a container on the patio.