What: Chamaecyparis pisifera “Filifera Aurea Nana” forms a delicate, golden, lacy mound. The new growth emerges bright golden yellow and holds the color throughout the growing season before gradually ... WHAT: This stunning dwarf conifer (Chamaecyparis pisifera Nana Aureovariegata) is bun-shaped dwarf with specks of vanilla-cream color throughout.

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It is a gorgeous addition to the winter border or can ... As we approach Christmas, it seems appropriate to write about one of the most attractive evergreen shrubs that does nicely in our Bay Area. It's Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Snow,' commonly called Snow ... Post and Courier: MASTER GARDENERS: Have a Merry Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' Christmas Chamaecyparis pisifera, commonly known as Sawara cypress, is a large, pyramidal, evergreen conifer that grows in the wild to 50-70’ (infrequently to 150') tall with a trunk diameter to 5'.

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Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Chamaecyparis pisifera (サワラ, sawara). Chamaecyparis belongs to the Cupressaceae family and includes several species used ornamentally, including Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Cypress) and Chamaecyparis pisifera (Sawara Cypress). The species epithet, pisifera, is Latin meaning “pea-bearing” and refers to the small rounded cones borne by this tree. This plant grows best in full sun to part shade with moist but well-drained soil. Once established this plant is very drought tolerant.

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