Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'

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Plant photo of: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

The Fiifera Aurea gives a unique and elegant appearance because of its mass of golden threadlike branchlets that weep gracefully downward at the tips.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Yellow Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.