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    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.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • 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
    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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