Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Yadkin Gold' ~ Yadkin Gold Threadbranch Cypress disease-resistant The sweet-smelling fruits ripen to

The sweet-smelling fruits ripen to purple with rich amber flesh in late spring-early summer and again in fall

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making it suitable for smaller gardens or as focal points in larger landscapes

The foliage is yellow with bright green centers when young and mature to an orange and deep green that intensifies in fall

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Yadkin Gold' ~ Yadkin Gold Threadbranch Cypress disease-resistant The sweet-smelling fruits ripen toYadkin Gold Threadbranch Cypress is a slow growing dwarf evergreen conifer shrub with a broad teardrop like mounding habit. Its pendulous thread like leaves have gold to cream variegation where the sun hits depending on the intensity and turns coppery bronze in winter. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soil. Highly tolerant of urban pollution. Type: Shrub, Conifer Height: 4 6 Spread: 3 5' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun,