Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'

Also Known As

Cupressus obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'
Tetragona Aurea Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, fall color, narrow form, pyramidal, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, pollution, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small tree with irregular golden cypress. In ten years (6’x3’). Needs afternoon shade or will burn. A pretty, artistic shrub.

By: Gossler Farms

A compact upright conical plant that can reach 3m, golden with a greenish interior and a distinctive habit; it has been around since 1870, it tends to burn a bit on windy exposures, but colors best in full sun.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

One of the most beautiful dwarf conifers (Welch), this compact (to 6') shrub has long, gracefully curved branches congested with secondary branches ; (in the sun) needles of a unique rich bronze-gold (blue-green when shaded).SUN/Med

By: Forestfarm

Somewhat shrubby at first, but gradually finds a leader and forms a perfect fat pyramid, golden and full.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

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Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant