Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis 'Lemon Twist'
Lemon Twist Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-8'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

6-9 inch | $26

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, contorted, distinctive bark, dwarf, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf, globose Hinoki Cypress with yellow-green two toned foliage. Found as a sport by Talon Buchholz.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Despite its contorted nature and striking golden foliage, this tree is not finicky but a strong, fairly fast grower. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Bright green with bright-yellow tips. Branches are contorted and foliage is cockscombed. Protect from hot summer sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist' A dwarf, bright lemon yellow, fasciated variety of Japanese Hionki Cypress. Plant grows about 2-4 inches a year with contorted cocks-combed growth. Needs partial shade to protect very bright foliage. Color more yellow than the golden form 'Golden Whorl'.

By: Kigi Nursery

Twisted, turning thread-like golden foliage, some fasciation, dense irregular shape USDA Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

We love using this plant in containers. This brings the twists and turns of the golden foliage up close and personal. Makes a great combination with annuals, perennials, spillers and thrillers.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

A nice introduction that is reminiscent of C. o. 'Coralliformis' with its' twisty foliage and coral branches. The difference is in it lemon yellow highlights. It grows 3-6" a year and will be 3-5' tall. Few plants offer the outstanding texture of this plant.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Unusually twisty, thread-like evergreen foliage with lemon-yellow tips contrasts well with its red bark. This is a curious shrub with a lot of character!