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    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.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

    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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