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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine'
Also Known As
- Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moon Shine'
- Moonshine Hinoki Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine' plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and white
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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