Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread', commonly known as Lemon Thread False Cypress, is a bright, evergreen shrub renowned for its fine, thread-like golden-yellow foliage. With its soft texture and graceful, weeping form, this compact shrub adds year-round color and interest to any garden. It is perfect for borders, rock gardens, or as a standout specimen in a landscape, offering easy maintenance and visual appeal.

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Growing Zone	Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	1-2 feet
Sunlight	Bright light
Type of Soil	Acidic to neutral
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Moderate watering (once a week)

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Growth Rate	Speed: Slow to moderate grower. Mature Growth: Reaches 3-5 feet in height and width, with a graceful, weeping, and mounding form.
Flowering	No
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Attracts: Provides shelter for small birds and wildlife due to its dense foliage. Wildlife Resistant: Deer and rabbits generally avoid Chamaecyparis, making it ideal for areas with heavy wildlife pressure.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Foliage Season: Evergreen, providing year-round interest. Flowering Season: Not grown for flowers, primarily valued for its foliage. Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-8
Ideal For	Rock gardens Borders and edging Foundation plantings Containers Low-maintenance landscapes
Leaf Description	Color: Bright lemon-yellow to chartreuse foliage. Form: Thread-like, soft, and finely textured foliage with a weeping habit. Winter Interest: The vibrant yellow color holds through winter, adding brightness to cold, dreary months.
Flower Description	Color: Small, inconspicuous flowers that are not a significant ornamental feature. Form: Male and female cones may appear, but are not showy. Bloom Time: Spring, but not visually impactful.
Planting Instructions	Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall when temperatures are mild. Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but thrives in slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0). Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot, ensuring that the crown is at or slightly above the soil level. Spacing: Space plants 3-5 feet apart to allow for their natural spread.
Pruning & Maintenance	Timing: Prune in early spring to shape the plant if desired. Method: Light pruning is sufficient to maintain shape. Remove any dead or damaged branches, but avoid heavy pruning that may alter the natural weeping form.
Water Needs	Watering Frequency: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, water during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Soil Moisture: Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil, though it is tolerant of short periods of drought once established.
Light Needs	Prefers full sun to partial shade. Full sun brings out the best color, but in hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching.
Fertilizing	Fertilization Time: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Fertilizer Type: Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) or organic compost to encourage healthy growth. Avoid excessive fertilizing, as it may cause the foliage to become too soft and floppy.
Additional Care Tips	Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil cool. Drought Tolerance: While it prefers consistent moisture, Lemon Thread is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogged soil, as this can lead to root rot. Pests and Diseases: Generally pest-free, though it may occasionally be affected by spider mites in hot, dry conditions. Proper watering and air circulation will help prevent any issues.
Pollination	Conifers like Chamaecyparis are wind-pollinated but do not rely on flowers for pollination. The plant produces small, inconspicuous cones.
Companion Plants	Heuchera (Coral Bells) Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Lavender Ornamental Grasses

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Care Instructions

Foliage Season: Evergreen, providing year-round interest.
Flowering Season: Not grown for flowers, primarily valued for its foliage.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-8

Color: Small, inconspicuous flowers that are not a significant ornamental feature.
Form: Male and female cones may appear, but are not showy.
Bloom Time: Spring, but not visually impactful.

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall when temperatures are mild.
Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but thrives in slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0).
Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot, ensuring that the crown is at or slightly above the soil level.
Spacing: Space plants 3-5 feet apart to allow for their natural spread.

Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil cool.
Drought Tolerance: While it prefers consistent moisture, Lemon Thread is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogged soil, as this can lead to root rot.
Pests and Diseases: Generally pest-free, though it may occasionally be affected by spider mites in hot, dry conditions. Proper watering and air circulation will help prevent any issues.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'

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