Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea'
Common name: 
Nana Lutea Hinoki Falsecypress
Pronunciation: 
kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-TU-sa
Family: 
Cupressaceae
Type: 
Conifer
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Conifer, evergreen tree, dwarf, compact form, sometimes rather open, branch tips are bowed downward and golden-yellow throughout the year; the growth rate is about 1-6 inches/year (2.5-15 cm) , and my reach 1-5 ft (0.3-1.5 m) high in 10 years, depending upon the site and general climate.  
  • Partial sun, in hot regions afternoon shade is needed 
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 5      It originated as a golden sport on a specimen of C. obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' found in 1966 by Jan Spek, Boskoop, The Netherlands.
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