Gold Thread Cypress - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

3 - 7 Feet

Mature Spread

3 - 7 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 8

• Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 3 - 7 Feet
• Mature Spread 3 - 7 Feet
• Growing Zones 4 - 8

Holiday Gold Thread Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’) brings uplifting color to wintry days with its golden, thread-like foliage that naturally cascades in a soft, drooping habit. This eye-catching shrub matures slowly, typically reaching 3 to 7 feet tall and about 3 to 7 feet wide if grown outdoors, making it a standout hedge or focal point. In containers or as a holiday accent, it’s valued for year-round appeal and easy care. If you prefer more compact forms, selective pruning keeps its shape tidy, while its bright coloration continues to turn heads all season long.

Live holiday décor offers distinct advantages over artificial decorations. It fosters a direct connection to nature during cold months and can be planted outdoors after the festive season, providing long-term enjoyment. The natural aroma of an evergreen adds a subtle, soothing scent to indoor spaces that plastic imitations simply can’t match. Plus, choosing a living plant helps reduce plastic waste and supports a more sustainable lifestyle, bringing a refreshing element of the great outdoors right into your home.

Holiday Gold Thread Cypress Care

Keep your Holiday Gold Thread Cypress indoors in a location with bright, indirect light—away from hot vents, fireplaces, or drafty doors. Water moderately, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly before re-watering, and remove any yellowed foliage promptly. From January through your region’s last frost date, continue to provide consistent warmth and occasional misting if indoor air is extremely dry.

When the threat of frost has passed, slowly transition your cypress outdoors by placing it in a sheltered spot for a few hours each day. After a week or so of this “hardening off,” plant it in a sunny site with well-drained soil, making sure the top of the root ball sits slightly above ground level. Add mulch to retain moisture, water regularly until established, and then look forward to golden-yellow branches brightening your landscape for seasons to come.