Hinoki False Cypress 'Tetragona Aurea'

Chamaecyparisobtusa

Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)
Species
obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Decatur, Georgia

Dracut, Massachusetts

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Franklin, NH | July 2011 | neutral

Just purchased this plant from a local nursery. Commercial tag from grower says "Golden Dwarf Hinoki Cypress", "Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Na...Read More

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Jacksonville, NC | December 2008 | positive

Was planted with a southeast exposure in full sun, zone 8. Must heavly mulch and requires wartering during late summer months here on th...Read More

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