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Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera

Threadleaf Falsecypress (Threadleaf Japanese Falsecypress)

A hardy, graceful plant with gray-green, thread-like foliage. The broad, pyramidal shape will stand out in an oriental garden.

  • »  Slow-growing, broad, pyramidal with a graceful, mounding habit
  • »  Thread-like, gray-green foliage is held on arching branches
  • »  Unique texture
  • »  Provides winter interest

2gal Low Inventory
$66.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:2-2 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Columnar
• Mounding
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

Notable specimens can be found at Rayner Gardens, London, Ontario, Canada, as well as The Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

The threadleaf falsecypress requires some pruning to maintain its size. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.