Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis 'Gold Thread'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Thread'
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Aurea'
Gold Thread Cypress
Golden Threadleaf False Cypress
Japanese False Cypress
Japanese Falsecypress
Sawara False Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9a

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' plant details

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, cascading, container plant, mounding, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A conifer of unique and elegant appearance? (C. Harrison) consisting of a mass of golden thread-like branchlets that weep gracefully downward at the tips. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The ever-popular Golden Thread-branch Cypress has been in production for over a 100 years and is still in demand. Long, narrow strands of soft golden foliage form into a low mound. In time can grow quite large and is sometimes seen pruned to open the interior and give it a Japanese garden feel. Ours are 24 inch standards with 21-24 inch heads of cascading foliage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Golden threads of yellow foliage layer to form a broad mound.

By: Conifer Kingdom

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

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Threadleaf False Cypress is a golden evergreen tree w/ a cascading effect. The texture is very fine. It makes an interesting ornamental, resembling a "stringy" (in the nicest sense) arborvitae. A lovely and different accent plant. Displays good heat tolerance in Zone 7. A striking accent tree. The golden form of the above. Plant of Merit - Missouri Botanical Garden.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Photo of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' foliage by Far Out Flora

By: Far Out Flora

By: Far Out Flora

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant