Botanical profile

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana'

Latin name
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana'
Common name
Dwarf golden false cypress
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea Nana’ is an ornamental dwarf conifer highly valued for its weeping, thread-like foliage and vibrant golden color. It forms a compact, rounded, and slightly spreading habit, composed of fine, flexible, thread-like branches that give it a soft and decorative texture. Its evergreen golden-yellow to golden-green foliage brightens rock gardens, borders, Japanese gardens, and container plantings throughout the year. With slow to moderate growth, it maintains modest dimensions for a long time and integrates perfectly into small gardens. Very hardy and adapted to Quebec conditions, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea Nana’ prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and a sunny to partially shaded exposure to maintain the intensity of its color and the density of its habit.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to acidic, well drained
Soil pH
Not specified
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small, plain, and not very decorative cones
Foliage color
Golden yellow
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
very slow
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Not specified
Plants to avoid
Not specified
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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