Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

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Overview

The Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis p. 'Filifera Aurea') is a vibrant, slow-growing conifer reaching up to 5-6 feet high and 4-5 feet wide. Featuring golden-yellow, thread-like foliage that drapes gracefully, it adds year-round color and texture to landscapes. Hardy in zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for accent or specimen use, it provides a striking contrast against darker greens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — The Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis p

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — providing a bright contrast against darker greens in the garden space

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — Ideal for accent or specimen use, it provides a striking contrast against darker

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — scientifically named Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — This cultivar boasts a vibrant golden-yellow hue

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — thread-like leaves drape from the branches

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — growing at a moderate rate

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae

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Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — The Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis p

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — providing a bright contrast against darker greens in the garden space

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — Ideal for accent or specimen use, it provides a striking contrast against darker

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — scientifically named Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — This cultivar boasts a vibrant golden-yellow hue

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — thread-like leaves drape from the branches

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — growing at a moderate rate

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — thread-like foliage that drapes gracefully

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — it adds year-round color and texture to landscapes

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea') — 'Filifera Aurea') is a vibrant, slow-growing conifer reaching up to 5-6 feet high

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