Genus Chamaecyparis Species pisifera Cultivar 'Paul's Gold' Common Name Paul's Gold Cypress Zone 4 to 8 Habit rounded habit. Slow growth rate., weeping Height 3 to 4 Feet Spread 4 to 5 Feet Foliage Bright yellow with light green center, thread-like needles Flower Insignificant Culture Full sun to partial shade. Categories: Conifer Evergreen Shrub Southern Living®Plant Collection Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Description Photo courtesy of Southern Living Plant Collection.