Hinoki Cypress
Common Name: Hinoki Cypress
Genus: Chamaecyparis
Species: obtusa
Cultivar: 'Nana Aurea'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 200cm
Spread: 150cm
Time to take cuttings: June to August
A truly slow-growing conifer with distinctive tiny fans of golden foliage on a somewhat irregular-shaped bush. Its ideal for a small garden and can be grown in tubs or sinks for a number of years before eventually planting out in the garden. Winter heathers and dwarf shrubs such as hebes, make perfect partners in a bed or border.
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