Japanese Lemon Thread False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Japanese Lemon Thread False Cypress highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 4-8
Some things are worth the wait! Japanese Lemon Thread False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Lemon Thread') is one of those things! This slow grower will take 20 years to reach full height and width, but the impact it will make in your garden will be much bigger! Slow growing isn't a bad thing either - it also means low maintenance!
Lemon Thread is an evergreen shrub that keeps its soft-looking bushy needle-like foliage all year long. It's not fair to call it an evergreen, though, as its color is truly a striking lemon-lime, emphasis on the lemon! In the dead of winter, Lemon Thread brings a shot of much-needed color to your garden. The soft texture is amazing. The needles look almost like they are dripping off of the plant.
False Cypress is very cold hardy and has an easy-going nature throughout USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, these provide great texture to your landscape as well as a fantastic color that lasts year-round!
Planting and Application:
The yellow color lights up when you put it next to other evergreens, conifers, or even a brick wall. These show-stopping shrubs brighten your home's foundation when offset with darker shrubs. Line your property with colorful evergreens, either using banks of these lemony bushes or mixed among other shrubs for a patchwork effect!
You'll achieve massive visual appeal by planting these in large blocks of color and en masse! Use Lemon thread as an accent or in groups to provide color blocks or for privacy and screening. Either way, it is going to be a star in your garden! For a few years, these shrubs won't mind being planted in a protected, sunny planter or large container to accent your porch or patio.
- Sunshine Yellow All Year Long
- Soft Fine Textured Needles
- Slow Growing Low Maintenance Upright Growth
- Beds, Hedges, Borders & Foundation
- Large Containers & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
False Cypress grows well in average, well-drained soil in all but the shadiest conditions. For the best yellow color, though, plant it in full sun! Mulch well for insulation and moisture retention and provide moderate moisture throughout the year. Prune rarely, but only in early spring.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Moderate Moisture
- Average Well-Drained Soil
- Mulch Well
- Low Maintenance - Rarely Needs Pruning
Incredible color is rarely seen in evergreens! Japanese Lemon Thread False Cypress is just the bright soft shrub for your landscape for years to come! Slow and steady wins the curb appeal battle, so hurry and order this today at NatureHills.com to get growing yours now!
