Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'

    Photo by Unknown

    Show all photos

    Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'

    Also Known As

    • Melody Hinoki Cypress
    • Melody Hinoki False Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'-10'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    #1 Container | $59.99

    Buy button links to nursery site for checkout

    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

    More Options

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'

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

    We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lacy, golden-yellow foliage hangs gracefully from each branch of this upright, dwarf conifer. Color changes to a beautiful orange-bronze in winter, while showing no sign of burn in full sun during the summer.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A soft lacy open evergreen. The muted green and yellow foliage is very attractive all year. Should get 8’-10’ tall and make a pretty addition to anyone’s garden. Can grow in full sun and maintain the golden color.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A great dwarf conifer selection with yellow foliage that can take the full sun. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    A truly outstanding dwarf Hinoki Cypress. This variety will form a narrow, compact slow-growing tree. Lacy foliage is lemon-yellow to white-yellow on the sprays. This variety will take full sun if grown in a moist location.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • 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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    +265 more Chamaecyparis
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved