Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine' landscape by K M

Photo by K M

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

Show all photos

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

More Options

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

A globose Hinoki with erect, uniform branching dappled with pale yellow variegation. It was selected as a seedling by Talon Bucholz in the 1990s.
This Talon Buchholz selection is an upright growing small shrub. The foliage has dark green needles with splashes of creamy white.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Moonshine'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • gold
    • green
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved