*Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’
*Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’
SAWARA FALSE CYPRESS golden threadleaf
Cupressaceae
Japan
Location: map coordinates Q-24 (south side of Delaware Hall),
N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'33''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
SAWARA FALSE CYPRESS golden threadleaf
Cupressaceae
Japan
Location: map coordinates Q-24 (south side of Delaware Hall),
N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'33''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen shrub, conifer
- etymology: Chamaecyparis from Greek chamai for low-growing and kuparissos for cypress; pisifera = pea-bearing (referring to the small cones); ‘Filifera’ = narrow, threadlike (leaves); ‘Aurea’ = golden
- leaves scale-like; foliage thread-like (“filifera”), drooping, and golden (“aurea”); best golden color on south-facing side
- cones small, with peltate scales
- often used as a screen/hedge; can grow slowly to 10-15 feet tall
- the species is native to Japan
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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