Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Fernspray Gold’
$199.99
Fernspray Gold Hinoki cypress forms an upright irregular pyramid of arching, fern-like sprays in luminous gold over shaded green.
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Description
Chamaecyparis obtusa Fernspray Gold brings year-round structure with arching, fern-like sprays held on an upright, irregularly pyramidal shrub. Exposed foliage glows golden yellow while shaded growth stays green, and subtle orange overtones may appear in winter. Its layered texture makes a distinctive focal point for rock gardens, borders, courtyards, and large containers.
Grow it in moist but well-drained soil, giving full sun in cooler regions and light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Water deeply while roots establish and during prolonged dry spells, and avoid soggy ground. Feed lightly in spring if needed. The natural form needs little pruning beyond removing stray or damaged growth in early spring.
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 13 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Synonyms | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold', Chamaecyparis obtusa Golden Fernspray |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Architectural, Structural, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Fernspray Gold Hinoki Falsecypress, Golden Fernspray Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012207, CHAOBFG00003G, 201681553, 201649149, 201993778, 202029394 |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings from healthy current-season shoots in late summer to early autumn, or graft in early spring. |
| Pests | Aphids, juniper scale, and shoot-boring moths may occur. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases may occur. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is needed; remove only stray or damaged growth in early spring. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply and regularly while establishing, then irrigate during prolonged dry spells without leaving the soil soggy. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun in cooler zones and morning sun with light afternoon shade in hotter zones; shelter from cold drying winds. |
| Common Name | Fernspray Gold Falsecypress |