Golden Threadleaf cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'
$40.00
Known as the Threadleaf cypress because of the fine, almost string-like golden foliage, giving an extremely fine texture; a compact variety, ideal for color and texture contrast in the garden, but can grow quite large
Features and Growing Tips
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Landscape Qualities
Golden Threadleaf cypress is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
Ornamental Qualities
Golden Threadleaf cypress is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive yellow evergreen foliage. The threadlike sprays of foliage are highly ornamental and turn light green in the fall | which persists throughout the winter. The shaggy antique red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Planting and Growing
Golden Threadleaf cypress will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity | with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front | and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions | and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type | but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 15'Hx10'W
Fall color light green
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil