Sawara Cypress, Threadleaf Cypress

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’

Common Name:

Sawara Cypress, Threadleaf Cypress

Family:

Cupressaceae

Origin:

Japan

Main Characteristics:

• Growth habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree with weeping branches and thread-like foliage.
• Size: Height up to 2-5 m, width 2-3 m (depending on variety and pruning).
• Leaves: Soft, scale-like, bright green, arranged on slender, drooping branches.
• Fruits: Small, rounded brown cones, not very ornamental.
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate, with a harmonious and well-structured shape over time.

Cultivation and Care:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade; tolerates partial shade but with less vigor.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, preferably acidic to neutral.
• Hardiness: Withstands cold temperatures down to -20°C, resists atmospheric humidity but is sensitive to prolonged drought.
• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, informal hedges, decorative specimen plants, container cultivation.