Golden Whorl hinoki cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Golden Whorl' hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl') is a tree for specimen planting, rock gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate into a broad, evergreen shape. The plant reaches 36 to 48 inches tall and 48 to 60 inches wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Hicksii yew, Sedge, and Krossa Regal hosta.