Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' — 2004 Plant of Merit
This broadly conical evergreen is noted for its weeping, thread-like, golden foliage that provides excellent texture, contrast and color to foundation plantings, shrub borders and other sunny areas of the landscape. In ideal conditions, it will grow slowly to as much as 10-15 feet tall over 30 years. Small cones appear only on mature plants. Peeling, reddish-brown bark develops on mature branches. Height: 6 to 20 feet and spread: 3 to 7 feet