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Also Known As

  • Hinoki Falsecypress
  • Spirited Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low 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 'Spirited'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, lacy leaves, narrow form, pyramidal, rock garden, winter interest, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This slender, pyramidal Hinoki has bright yellow foliage in sun and vibrant lime green in shade. Similar in coloration to 'Melody'.
C. OBTUSA ‘SPIRITED’ - is an upright golden foliaged C. obtusa variety. Will get 3’- 4’ in time.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Little Markey' A conical, dwarf, yellow Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves are netted like a `Graciosa' on a very nice neat plant. Good potted plant as well as in ground. Introduced by Hawksridge Farms in Hickory, NC., by Rick Crowder.
Lacy golden foliage on this gem of a small conifer. great for containers or companion planting.

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Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited'

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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