Goldthread Cypress
The Goldthread Cypress is an elegant evergreen shrub celebrated for its fine, thread-like golden foliage that offers year-round color and texture. This graceful plant features a soft, cascading habit, typically reaching a mature height and spread of 3 to 5 feet. It thrives in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. This hardy conifer is an excellent choice for adding striking contrast in rock gardens, foundation plantings, or mixed borders, offering enduring beauty with low-maintenance and deer-resistant qualities.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2441
/ 2693
#2441 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Foliage Type
Evergreen
/ Evergreen
Who it's for
- Year-Round Golden Hue
- Distinctive Weeping Texture
- Low-Maintenance Evergreen
Who should skip it
- Sensitivity to Sun Scorch
- Requires Excellent Drainage
- Misleading Mature Size
Key Specs
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Mature Height
3 to 5 feet
Mature Spread
3 to 5 feet
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial sun
Container Size
3 gal
Features
- Fine, thread-like golden foliage for year-round color
- Soft, cascading growth habit
- Striking contrast in landscape designs
- Low-maintenance care requirements
- Deer-resistant quality
- Hardy conifer
What customers say
The Goldthread Cypress earns high marks for its striking aesthetic design. Customers consistently celebrate the brilliant golden foliage and unique weeping structure, confirming its status as a landscape showstopper. The primary focus of positive feedback centers on the plant's vibrant color retention and texture. While the visual quality is undeniable, a few reviews mention minor concerns regarding the plant's initial vigor upon shipping, suggesting quality control during transit is key to customer satisfaction.
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