Golden Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Lemon Thread' Cupressaceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Plant Delights

Description

Similar to C. pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana' with brilliant, golden threadlike foliage; plants are mound-forming with pendulous branchlets and can reach 10' in height and 6' in width.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

intermediate conifer, leaf color, winter interest