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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 3-5' |
| Height: | 4-5' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Low Mounding, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Clay, Moist well-drained |
| Leaf Color: | Yellow |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
