
Common Name: Gold Charm Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Golden Charm’ (Golden Charm False Cypress) A delightful golden thread-foliaged false cypress selected for its bright lemon-gold foliage and soft, finely textured sprays that cascade gracefully from a compact mound. It’s an excellent accent plant for adding seasonal contrast and brightness to landscapes. Size: Width: ~4–6 ft Height: ~3–5 ft Zones: 4a–8b Light: Full sun to partial shade (Best gold color in full sun; afternoon shade helps protect foliage in hot climates.) Soil: Moist, well-drained soils Features: Evergreen conifer with bright lemon → golden-yellow, threadlike foliage Form: Low, rounded, mounded habit Soft, feathery texture with attractive year-round interest Attracts: Birds (shelter and cover) Uses: Mixed evergreen borders, foundation plantings, containers, rock gardens, contrast plantings Notes: Slow to moderate growth. Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils for best performance. Minimal pruning needed—light shaping only if desired.
| Plant Type: | Dwarf Conifer |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 3-5' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 7 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full sun to part shade |
| Shape: | Low Mounding, Rounded |
| Soil Type | Loamy |
| Leaf Color: | Yellow |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |