Dwarf Golden Threadbranch Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana')
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Evergreen Perennial Dwarf, Broad-Mounded in the Cupressaceae Family
 
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#3 gallon Field $42.42 Likely available
1/24 - 4/4

A true dwarf form of golden threadleaf false cypress: a low, broad mound of fine, cord-like golden foliage, slow-growing and bright year-round.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana' is a true dwarf form of the golden threadleaf false cypress, developing a low, broad, mounded to slightly conical habit of fine, thread-like, cord-draping branches. Foliage emerges and holds a bright golden-yellow color through the growing season and into winter.

It is a genuinely slow grower, reaching roughly 2-5 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide over many years -- true dwarf stature, unlike some larger 'Filifera Aurea' selections that are sometimes sold or sheared to look similar but do not stay this small.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 60 inches tall. 3 - 6 feet wide.
Growth Rate Slow
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Colorful Foliage, Container, Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Shrub, Slow Growth Rate, Specimen, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest, Yellow Foliage
Bloom Period Non-Flowering
Foliage Color Golden-Yellow

Commonly Planted with...

North Coast Gardening's guide to golden conifers recommends playing up their color with contrasting companions rather than letting them look accidental: pairing a gold conifer with near-black foliage, such as black mondo grass, reads as a deliberate color contrast, and repeating the gold tone elsewhere in the bed makes the planting feel intentional rather than random. 'Filifera Aurea Nana's low, mounded habit and fine thread-like texture suit it well as a small-scale edging accent used this way.
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