Description
Falsecypress – Hinoki Fernleaf Golden is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich green and golden variegated foliage. With scalloped, scale-like sprays that emerge yellow in spring and deepen to a dark green with golden highlights, this slow-growing conifer provides year-round color and texture. Its refined, pyramidal form makes it an excellent accent in residential landscapes, gardens, or containers.
Reaching about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity, Fernleaf Golden Hinoki Falsecypress thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its compact size and dense growth make it ideal for small spaces, container gardens, or as a feature plant in mixed borders. Hardy and adaptable, it withstands urban conditions and benefits from winter mulching in colder climates.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Prefers average to moist conditions; avoid letting it dry out
Soil: Well-draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: pyramidal
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Height (5'), Width (3')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate: Slow
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