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‘Verdoni’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

'Verdoni'

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  • Colorful evergreen
  • Deer resistant
  • Appealing habit
Description

'Verdoni' hinoki cypress is a dwarf golden selection with fine, burn-resistant foliage and an interesting contorted, narrow, upright shape. An excellent specimen plant for residential landscapes.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 8'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Hinoki cypress does best in moist, well-drained soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Little needed; May be trimmed or pruned in late spring/early summer if desired.

Uses

Specimen planting.

Growing Tips

Though the gold foliage is resistant to burning, afternoon shade is recommended, particularly in warmer climates.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage