Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread' /Lemon Thread False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'   / Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'
Young specimen with thin drooping foliage
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Young specimen with thin drooping foliage

Young tree

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Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'
Common Name: Lemon Thread False Cypress
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Needleleaf
Hardiness Zone: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Determine Your Zone
Height: 2- 5 feet
Spread: 2 -3 feet
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth: Slow
Water Requirement: Low
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: The foliage is likely to scorch in full, afternoon sun. Noted for its bright yellow, thread-like foliage. Makes a good specimen plant because of its form and foliage. Be sure to provide soil that is well drained for this conifer.