'Filifera Aurea’ is a Sawara cypress cultivar that is noted for its drooping yellow foliage and dense, broad habit. This slow-growing evergreen reaches about 6 to 8 feet tall over 20 years, but may eventually reach 15 to 20 feet tall in optimum conditions. Features golden, weeping, thread-like foliage that provides excellent texture and color to foundation plantings (though best suited to an east or north aspect). Foliage provides attractive winter interest. Cones, small in size, appear only on mature plants. Peeling, reddish-brown bark develops on mature branches. Not an evergreen for the low-water garden, but suited to gardens that receives moderate to average watering.
Grow in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, though in our hot, arid climate, it is best planted to avoid mid-day sun. Prefers fertile, loamy soils and regular watering, however, avoid wet, poorly-drained soils. Shelter from wind.