Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'
Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Yellow (Golden, pendulous, and thread-like evergreen foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small (0.25" dia.), pea-like cones)
 Ultimate Height:
15-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-15 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained soils and is not tolerant of poorly-drained soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The golden leaves are awl-like (0.08-0.13" long) with whitish lines beneath, produced on drooping, thread-like, 2-ranked branchlets. Needles softer than junipers. Small, yellowish-brown, pea-like cones (0.25" dia.) with 6-8 scales, and shrunken center. Reddish-brown bark peels off in thin strips.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Foliage Characteristics 51
  • Drought Tolerant 292
  • Foundation 202
  • Rock Garden 60
  • Specimen 630
  • Notable Bark 168
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • Additional Information

    The Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has distinctly yellow, very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15-20' tall, it will likely take well over 20 years to reach that point. 'Filifera Aurea' can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.

    1 Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' found

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