General Culture:

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. The yellow foliage of ‘Lemon Thread’ may scorch in full sun in the St. Louis area where best foliage may occur with some afternoon shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils. Shelter from strong winds.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Chamaecyparis pisifera, commonly called Sawara cypress, is a conical evergreen conifer with a crown that opens with age. It typically grows to 70’ tall. ‘Lemon Thread’ is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf, broadly-conical, shrubby variety that will typically grow to 3-5’ over the first 20 years but may eventually reach 10-12’ tall. It is noted for its bright yellow thread-like foliage. Foliage can be quite attractive in winter. Small cones appear only on mature plants. Peeling, reddish-orange bark develops on mature plants.