SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea'

COMMON NAME: Nana Lutea Golden Hinoki Cypress

GARDEN SIZE: 4 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide (if left in natural form)

GROWTH RATE: Slow; uo to 3-5″ per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Part Sun. Scorches in the afternoon sun.

WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; Average water requirements

HABIT (FORM): Dwarf, Irregular globe when young, maturing to upright

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Golden Yellow

FLOWERS: Absent

FRUIT: None

PLANT ORIGIN: Central Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Not utilized by native wildlife. Deer resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning is preferred. Late winter or early summer is best.

PET SAFETY: ASPCA safety not provided