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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

Family Cupressaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The conifer Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' (bronze pygmy hinoki false cypress) bears bright yellow flowers during mid-spring to late spring. The matte foliage is medium green and medium orange in colour, medium in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' (bronze pygmy hinoki false cypress) has showy and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' (bronze pygmy hinoki false cypress) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' .