Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucious'
Confucius Hinoki Cypress
Confucius Hinoki Falsecypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with bronze, gold and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, hedge, mass-planting, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright yellow foliage lies over emerald-green on this new dwarf conifer selection; its vigor and beauty will make it a favorite. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A more compact form of Hanoki cypress with golden yellow color. Tips may turn a bronze color in colder winter areas. Reaches about 4-5 feet in 10 years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This variety has bright lemon-yellow coloring on the outer most foliage that contrasts beautifully with its emerald green interior. 'Confucius' has a full, upright form and is excellent for any landscape. Growth Rate medium to fast

By: Garden World

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' - Neat, feathery fans of foliage display a range of color, from bright lemon yellow on outer foliage to softer shades of yellow, gold, and rich green on interior foliage. This reliable, intermediate-sized selection of golden Hinoki stays smaller than Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea,' and it contributes a striking, full, upright form to any landscape.

By: Kigi Nursery

We have had this lovely golden Hinoki for 15 years in our garden and it has never disappointed. The golden color holds well all winter. It has a pyramidal shape and is about 8' tall. 18-24" plants in 1 gallon pots.

By: Avant Gardens

DWARF. Confucious says, "This is a golden Hinoki Cypress from New Zealand." Growth is about 3-6" a year. The golden color would look great nestled among other deep green conifers.