Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

Lemon Thread ' Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Lemon Thread’ (Lemon Thread False Cypress)
A vibrant, ornamental false cypress selected for its bright lemon-yellow, threadlike foliage that adds cheerful color and soft texture to the landscape. The fine, cascading sprays create a lively, airy effect, brightening beds, borders, or mixed plantings throughout the seasons.

Size:



Width: 3–5 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best lemon-yellow color in full sun; light afternoon shade helps prevent scorch in hot climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with bright lemon-yellow, threadlike foliage



Form: Mounded to loosely upright with softly arching sprays



Soft, feathery texture and excellent year-round interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

Uses:
Rock gardens, mixed evergreen borders, foundation plantings, containers, contrast plantings

Notes:
Slow to moderate grower. For best performance, avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils. Little pruning required; shape lightly only if desired.

Branding: —

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No