Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkade's Golden'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkade's Golden Winter'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkades Golden Winter'
Dwarf Japanese Hinoki Cypress
Verkades Golden Winter Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkade's Golden' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkade's Golden' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 'Verkade's Golden'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkade's Golden'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verkades Golden' A dwarf golden form of Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Dwarf conical shape with thick golden leaves. Very nice plant for rock gardens, patio container plants. Found at Verkades Nursery in Wayne, New Jersey around 1961.

By: Kigi Nursery

This is a nice upright, full specimen which holds its color all year and is faster growing than 'Nana Gracilis. You'll like this as a special accent plant.