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    • Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'

    Also Known As

    • Ceramic Hinoki False Cypress
    • Christmas Tree Ceramic Hinoki False Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular 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 'Ceramic'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' - A dwarf golden variety of Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves a nice gold on stems that come to points. Plant dwarf growing about 4 to 6" a year in a conical upright. Also found under the name 'Christmas Tree Ceramic'. Does well in sun, can take shade.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    A nice selection of Japanese hinoki cypress with golden, pointed foliage. Also found under the name of 'Christmas Tree Ceramic.'

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    DWARF. A nice golden variety that does well in sun and in shade. It grows about 4-6" a year. Used in Japan for bonsai.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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