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‘Confucius’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

'Confucius'

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  • Unique texture
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Confucius' hinoki cypress is like a living sculpture for the landscape. Bright lemon-yellow foliage and distinctive fan-like foliage give it instant appeal. Faster growing than 'Aurea Nana'.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 10'
Width
5 - 10'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Hinoki cypress does best in moist, well-drained soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Pruning on this plant would be primarily driven by aesthetics. If you wish to prune it, do so in late spring/early summer.

Uses

Specimen planting

Growing Tips

Yellow color is strongest on new growth.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage