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Chamaecyparis obtusa Confucius

Hinoki Cypress

Small fans of scale-like foliage are yellow and gold on the exterior with the inner foliage remaining dark green. Golden colour will be at its brightest mid-spring.

  • »  A slow-growing conifer with a conical habit
  • »  Yellow and gold in colour on the outer foliage
  • »  Rich green colour for the interior foliage
  • »  Foliage is brightest in colour mid-spring, turning bronze in the winter
  • »  Densely packed leaves are small with scales arranged like fans
  • »  Small, spherical fruit late summer to fall

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

Grows best in a soil that has a slightly acidic to a neutral pH, is moist and well-drained, in full sun. If planting in a southern exposure, prevent winter damage by keeping the plants well away from walls.