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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte' plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
- Soil needs: well-drained
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By: Conifer Kingdom
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How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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- sun - mostly sun
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