Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

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Threadleaf False Cypress

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

This tree can reach 150' height and has a slender, pyramidal outline with an open, branching habit. The yellow-green foliage will highlight the loose lower branches to reveal a slender, reddish-brown trunk.

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.