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Chamaecyparis pisifera

Sawara Cypress, Sawara False Cypress
Also known as: Chamaecyparis filifera Veitch ex Sénécl. +18 more
  • Chamaecyparis filifera Veitch ex Sénécl.
  • Chamaecyparis leptoclada (Endl.) Henkel & W.Hochst.
  • Chamaecyparis obtusa f. plumosa Carriere
  • Chamaecyparis obtusa var. plumosa Carrière
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. aurea (Gordon) Rehder
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. aurea-nana Beissn.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. filifera (Veitch ex Sénécl.) Voss
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. filifera-aurea Beissn.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. filifera-aureovariegata Beissn.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. leptoclada (Endl.) Rehder
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. minima Hornibr.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. plumosa (Carrière) Beissn.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. squarrosa (Siebold & Zucc.) Beissn. & Hochst.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. standishii Beissn.
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera f. sulphurea (A.H.Kent) Rehder
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera subsp. filifera (Veitch ex Sénécl.) Jacob-Makoy
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera subsp. plumosa-argenteovariegata Jacob-Makoy
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera subsp. plumosa-flavescens Jacob-Makoy
  • Chamaecyparis pisifera var. aurea (Gordon) Stelzner
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Chamaecyparis pisifera (commonly known as Sawara Cypress or Sawara false cypress) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland, Korea, New York

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