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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea'

Family Cupressaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 6 - 15 m (20 - 50 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The showy matte foliage is medium green and light brown in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea' (golden hinoki false cypress) has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea' (golden hinoki false cypress) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.