‘Gitte’ is a compact, mound-forming evergreen with twisted stems bearing dense sprays of scale-like, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves.
Product Description
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa ‘Gitte’ – Gitte Hinoki False Cypress
Gitte’ is a compact, mound-forming evergreen with twisted stems bearing dense sprays of scale-like, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves. Discovered as a mutation of Chamaecyparis o. ‘Tsatsumi Gold’ in the Netherlands. Excellent small specimen for the front of the border or rock garden. Native to Japan.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Sun
Soil: Average, Moist, Well-Drained
Size: Height 18-24in., Spread 2-3ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: Non-Flowering
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
Attributes: Evergreen, Winter Interest, Golden Foliage, Low Maintenance