Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

Also Known As

Compact Bronze Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens' is an evergreen conifer shrub with bronze and green foliage. 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 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Zones: 4-8. The soft green-gold foliage is more open than Hinoki (the standard for obtusas) and turns a rich copper in winter. It has excellent Bonsai qualities including ease of growth, colorful foliage and, best of all, the trunk thickens at a young age. Also makes attractive small landscape or rock garden accent. LiveScale©Choice-INTERMEDIATE. Shipping size: 8-12".

By: Mini Forest By Sky

The Compact Bronze Hinoki Cypress is an excellent dwarf conifer for gardens, pots or bonsai. The leaves are flattened sprays of dark green foliage and the stems are an attractive orange color. Foliage turns a coppery bronze color in winter. Pygmaea Aurescens grows as a flattened globe to about 2 foot in height with a 5 foot spread in maturuty. A good bonsai subject.