Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' (Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress, Sawara Cypress)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Species | pisifera |
| Cultivar | 'Filifera Aurea' |
| Synonyms | Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is found on the Japanese islands of Honshu and Kyushu. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | hardy to -20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 5 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A very popular evergreen shrub with drooping, cord-like foliage. |
| Shape | Large, pyramidal evergreen conifer. |
| Landscape | Foundation plantings and rock gardens. |
| Propagation | Grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist, fertile soils but can grow in heavy clay and dry sand. Once established it is very drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Some susceptibility to juniper blight, root rot and certain insect pests such as bagworms. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish brown bark which scales off small strips. |
| Leaf Description | Fine-textured green needles tinted white underneath. |
| Fruit Description | Small glaucous green cones in summer, dark chocolate when ripe. |
| Colour Description | New foliage is golden yellow; older foliage is a darker green. |
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