Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fern'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis 'Gold Fern'
Gold Fern Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-8b

12-15 inch | $66

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fern' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fern' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 'Golden Fern'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, fern-like leaves, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fern'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
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

Growing 2-4 inches a year with soft fern-like foliage. Develops into a nice smaller-sized shrub for the garden. Best planted where its protected from the hot afternoon sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gold Fern' - New golden dwarf Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Very dwarf yellow looks like a forest fern. In shade you will get chartreuse and blue colors, in sun bright yellow. Foliage is mostly juvenile. Found by John Emery, Australia.