Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

Also Known As

Filifera Sawara Falsecypress
Japanese False Cypress
Sawara False Cypress
Stringleaf Japanese Falsecypress
Threadleaf False Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular 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 'Filifera'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, mounding, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow, pendulous, green branchlets and irregular mounding habit, good for sculpting, USDA Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Threadleaf False Cypress is a green cascading waterfall. The texture is very fine. It makes an interesting ornamental, resembling a "stringy" (in the nicest sense) arborvitae. Forms a dense mound, usually no higher than 6-8' after 10-15 years. A lovely and different accent plant. Displays good heat tolerance in Zone 7b. Can reach 40-50' in its native Japan.