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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Mimima Aurea'
    • Minima Aurea Lawson's Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 20"-40"
    • W: 20"-40"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' plant details

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 20 IN - 40 IN - wide, 20 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sprays of ferny golden foliage are upswept to form this dense broadly conical dwarf conifer, 4-6' tall; bright and neat. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Lime-green with striking cream-colored tips. A prized addition to the garden.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    DWARF. Bright golden yellow foliage with a soft texture is held in fans to create a unique effect. Ovate shaped cones provide added interest. The slow growth rate and dwarf habit, not quite 2' in ten years, make an excellent choice for container planting or a rock garden accent.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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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
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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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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