Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fastigiata'

Also Known As

Golden Fastigiate Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fastigiata' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fastigiata' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold 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 'Golden Fastigiata'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fastigiata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

An irregular narrow growing upright Hinoki Cypress that is just right for todays smaller gardens. Slow grower making about 4" overall growth each year.

By: Fantastic Plants

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Fastigiata' - A golden, rigid upright variety of Japanese Hionki Cypress. Leaves are short and thick on an upright golden column. Very nice plant for that one upright for a trough garden. Grows about 2-4 inches a year.