(AKA PLATYCLADUS) Fine, golden, threadlike foliage forms a teardrop shaped, slow growing, evergreen shrub 3-4 high & 2-3 wide in 10 years. Takes on a beautiful orange bronze tint for winter. It is recommended that one third of previous years growth be sheared annually to maintain a tight n tidy appearance. Well-drained soil, sun (part shade in hot summer areas), appreciates regular water. Container specimen, garden jewel.