Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'

Also Known As

Golden Whorl Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - 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 'Golden Whorl'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, contorted, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright gold, fasciated foliage that twists and turns exposing mahogany branches. Unique fasciation at terminal ends. Densely branched with an irregular pyramidal habit. Useful as a specimen or as an accent in a rock garden.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Flat sprays curl and form fasciations at the ends. Yellow foliage is highlighted with bronze overtones in winter.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF. A contorted growth habit creates a rather flattened globe which grows 3-6" a year, to about 6'. The abnormally large stems appear slightly tangled as they weave through each other. They are wonderfully clothed with thick tufted golden needles.