Sawara Cypress 'Pom Pom'

About this plant

The Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea Nana', commonly known as Sawara Cypress 'Pom Pom', is a truly distinctive evergreen conifer, perfect for adding texture and year-round interest to your garden. Its dense, thread-like foliage emerges a vibrant golden-yellow, softening to a chartreuse green, and is artfully sculpted into charming, irregular mounds, reminiscent of pom-poms. This dwarf variety maintains a naturally compact and intriguing form, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, specimen planting, or as an accent in mixed borders. Its unique structure and striking color provide a fantastic contrast against darker evergreens or broadleaf shrubs, creating a focal point in any design. Hardy and relatively low-maintenance, the Sawara Cypress 'Pom Pom' thrives in well-drained soil and develops its best coloration in full sun. Its slow growth habit ensures it remains a manageable size for many years, providing enduring beauty and a touch of the extraordinary to your landscape.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape; remove any dead or crossing branches. Protect from harsh winter winds in exposed locations to prevent desiccation. Apply a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring.