(Golden Threadleaf Japanese Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. Its clasping scale-like leaves, cascading tassel-like branchlets, and self-descriptive moniker mark 'Filifera Aurea' as a member of the Filifera Group. Introduced to Western gardens in the late 19th Century, this relatively slow growing, bright golden-yellow cultivar eventually forms a large pyramidal shrub or small tree. The spherical pea-sized cones are green maturing...

(Dwarf Threadleaf Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. Its clasping scale-like leaves, cascading tassel-like branchlets, and self-descriptive moniker mark 'Filifera Nana' as a member of the Filifera Group. Introduced to Western gardens in the late 19th Century, this slow-growing cultivar forms a dwarf flat-topped mound of lacy dark green foliage. The pea-sized spherical fruits are rarely if ever produced.

Sun-loving...

(Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. The clasping scale-like leaves and lacy cascading tassel-like branchlets of 'Filifera' define the cultivar group that bears its name. Introduced to Western gardens in 1861, this fine cultivar eventually forms a large pyramidal shrub or small tree. Mature specimens display handsome orange-brown flaking bark. The spherical pea-sized cones are green maturing to brown....

(Gold Spangle Japanese Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress)

Japanese falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer best known for its legions of interesting cultivated varieties. Wild-type specimens in Japan become large trees, but most cultivated forms are far more compact and have foliage in an array of textures and colors. In fact, garden varieties have been separated into three groups that differ in their foliage textures. These include the Filifera Group, with scale-like leaves held in cascading, rope-like branchlets; the Plumosa Group, with feathery masses...

(Golden Mop Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. Its clasping scale-like leaves and cascading tassel-like branchlets mark 'Golden Mop' as a member of the Filifera Group. It grows slowly into a low lacy golden-yellow mound. The spherical pea-sized fruits are rarely if ever produced.

This cultivar thrives in partial shade and moist, slightly acid, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Its foliage may scorch in full...

(Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Growing to immense size in its native Japan, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer introduced to Western gardens in 1861. Originating on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the cultivar 'Mr. Green Genes' bears flat airy fernlike sprays of dark green scale-like leaves on horizontal branches, creating a lacy tiered effect. New foliage is bright green. This cultivar grows slowly into a small pyramidal tree with handsome peeling reddish-brown park. The spherical pea-sized cones...

(Japanese Falsecypress, King's Gold Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. Its clasping scale-like leaves and cascading tassel-like branchlets mark 'King's Gold' as a member of the Filifera Group. This slow growing, bright golden-yellow cultivar eventually forms a lacy rounded arching medium-sized shrub. The pea-sized spherical brown cones appear only on mature specimens.

This cultivar thrives in partial shade and moist, slightly acid,...

(Japanese Falsecypress, Lemon Thread Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Represented in gardens primarily by three large groups of cultivars, Sawara falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan. The cascading, chartreuse-yellow, tassel-like branchlets of 'Lemon Thread' give the impression of a Filifera Group cultivar, yet this recent introduction is a member of the Squarrosa Group. It grows slowly to form a lacy, billowing, medium-sized, pyramidal shrub. The spherical pea-sized brown cones appear only on mature specimens.

This cultivar thrives in partial...

(Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Japanese falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer best known for its legions of interesting cultivated varieties. Wild-type specimens in Japan become large trees, but most cultivated forms are far more compact and have foliage in an array of textures and colors. In fact, garden varieties have been separated into three groups that differ in their foliage textures. These include the Filifera Group, with scale-like leaves held in cascading, rope-like branchlets; the Plumosa Group, with feathery masses...

(Japanese Falsecypress, Sawara Falsecypress)

Japanese falsecypress is a hardy evergreen conifer best known for its legions of interesting cultivated varieties. Wild-type specimens in Japan become large trees, but most cultivated forms are far more compact and have foliage in an array of textures and colors. In fact, garden varieties have been separated into three groups that differ in their foliage textures. These include the Filifera Group, with scale-like leaves held in cascading, rope-like branchlets; the Plumosa Group, with feathery masses...