| Chamaecyparis pisifera - Japanese Falsecypress |
| Family |
Cupressaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Chamaecyparis pisifera |
| Common Name |
Japanese or Sawara Falsecypress |
| Size |
Varies with cultivars; species is typically 50 - 70' tall
by 10 - 20' spread. |
| Hardiness |
Zone 4 - 8 |
| Culture |
Transplant into moist, well-drained, acidic soil; full sun. |
| Ornamental Value |
Cultivars provide an array of evergreen leaf colors and habits.
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| Landscape Use |
As an accent, and in rock gardens. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Whitish lines on the underside of the leaf. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Boulevard', 'Filifera', and 'Filifera Aurea' |
| Campus Location |
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