*Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’
*Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’
SAWARA FALSE CYPRESS threadleaf
Cupressaceae
Japan
Location: map coordinates Q-18 (southeast corner of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'38''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
SAWARA FALSE CYPRESS threadleaf
Cupressaceae
Japan
Location: map coordinates Q-18 (southeast corner of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'38''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen tree, conifer
- etymology: Chamaecyparis from Greek chamai for low-growing and kuparissos for cypress; pisifera = pea-bearing (the small cones); ‘Filifera’ = narrow, threadlike (leaves)
- leaves scale-like; foliage thread-like (“filifera”), in lacy sprays
- cones small, with peltate scales
- the species is native to Japan
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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