Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Lemon Thread'
Japanese False Cypress
Sawara False Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 7'-8'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 7 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A slow growing shrubby variety in a conical form with thread-like foliage that hangs down. It is quite an attractive ornamental plant.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Delightful, bright, golden-yellow foliage is almost thread-like on this very attractive broadly conical dwarf conifer, eventually reaching about 5 x 5'.The striking foliage makes this pretty conifer a knockout for rock garden, hedge, as an accent or in a large container. This shrub has excellent year round interest. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The name perfectly describes the foliage of this new cultivar, which originated as a sport of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Lutea'. The rich, lemony-yellow hue requires full sun to acquire its full potential, and fortunately, when established, resists burning in 100 degree F+ heat. 'Lemon Thread' has a hearty, upright habit, more so than most varieties, while all the fine branchlets bow gracefully downward. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually

By: Garden World

Similar in appearance to Golden Mops, with threadlike foliage, probably more gold, with a more upright nature and faster growing. Moderate growth results in being about 5 feet at 10 years but it will continue to grow. (The Industry always lists the height of shrubs at 8-10 years for some odd reason.) May burn in full sun in warm areas. Really lovely -- foliage looks like it's dripping off the tree.