Filifera sawara cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Open
Garden uses
Notes
'Filifera' sawara cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It is an evergreen with an open habit and a moderate growth rate. It is also drought tolerant and needs little care once settled.
Pairs well with Hicksii yew, Star magnolia, Prairie dropseed, and Fire Island hosta.