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    • Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    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

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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!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lemon Twist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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