False Cypress - Japanese Lemon Thread

The Japanese False Cypress Lemon Thread, Chamaecyparis 'Lemon Thread', is a conical evergreen conifer with a crown that opens with age. It is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf, broadly-conical, shrubby variety that will typically grow to 3-5’ over the first 20 years, but could grow taller. Its bright yellow thread-like foliage can be quite attractive in winter. Small cones appear only on mature plants. It grows best in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils and shelter it from strong winds. Lemon Thread is an excellent small specimen that provides year round interest. . ... more information