Fernspray Gold Hinoki Cypress
Did you know?
The origin of Fernspray Gold Hinoki Cypress shrubs (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold') is unknown, but they were first discovered in New Zealand in 1975 at the Duncan and Davies Nursery.
Size
Up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Fern-like, yellow-gold foliage grows in flat sprays on irregular, arching, often horizontal branches. Flowers and fruit are ornamentally insignificant.
Pests & Diseases
Phytopthora root disease, aphids, cankers, fungal blight
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, accent, border, or hedge
Care Practices
Plant in slightly acidic soil in an area with full sun to part shade, and keep protected from strong winds. These low-maintenance shrubs are moderately cold hardy and tolerate a variety of soils. Regular pruning is not necessary.
Native Range
Japan and Taiwan