Chamaecyparis pisifera Aurea Nana

Dwarf Golden Japanese False Cypress

A compact, golden false cypress prized for its bright yellow-gold, threadlike foliage and diminutive, mounded habit. The cheerful golden color softens to a yellow-green with age but remains a standout accent in mixed plantings, rock gardens, and small landscapes.

Size:



Width: ~3–4 ft



Height: ~2–3 ft



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best golden color in full sun; light afternoon shade helps prevent scorch in hotter climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with bright golden-yellow, threadlike foliage



Form: Low, rounded, compact mound



Soft, feathery texture with year-round interest



Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover)

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

Notes:
Slow growing. Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils for best performance. Minimal pruning required—shape lightly only if desired.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Fall color

Yellow Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Low Mounding

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No