A tight upright form of Hinoki Cypress with foliage just like the cultivar ‘Gracilis’ but colored a bright golden yellow. Needs good sunlight to keep the foliage colorful.
Product Description
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa ‘Gracilis Aurea’ – Golden Hinoki False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis Aurea’ is a tight upright form of Hinoki Cypress with foliage just like the cultivar ‘Gracilis‘ but colored a bright golden yellow. ‘Gracilis Aurea’ needs good sunlight to keep the foliage colorful but protect from strong western winds in winter. Native to Japan.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Average, Moist, Well-Drained
Size: Height 12-20ft., Spread 6-8ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: Non-Flowering
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Evergreen