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Also Known As

  • Sunspray Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 10'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. 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 'Sunspray'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 6 wide, 4 - 10 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' A dwarf golden form of Japanese Hinoki. A conical upright plant with good gold foliage that does not burn. Very attractive with no browning. Plant was introduced by Duncan & Davies in New Zealand around 1992.
A beautiful dwarf hanoki with golden swirled sprays. Will do well in full sun in most settings.
DWARF. This compact yellow shrub is similar to 'Nana Lutea' but brighter yellow. Will grow 2-4" a year to about 10ft.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • 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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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

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Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
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aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
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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
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