Nana Lutea hinoki cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Nana Lutea' hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea') is an evergreen 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 form that reaches 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Its low care needs make it an easy choice for small spaces.
Pairs well with Obsidian coral bells, Sedge, and Heather.