| General Description | Is a coniferous shrub. The dwarf evergreen’s origin is unknown but some believe it is from the Japan. It is slow growing and hits maturity at around 10 years. It does well in northern climates, likes average to well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade climates. Has nice gold foliage all year long with a bronze tone on the tips in the winter. |
| ID Characteristic | Has brilliant, lacy lemon-yellow foliage that makes it stand out in the garden among others. Narrow when young and broadens with age. It gets a nice bronze tone to the tips of the yellow foliage in the winter to bring a nice seasonal change. It is only about 1 meter tall when mature. |
| Shape | A broad upright dwarf evergreen. Narrow when young and broadens with age. |
| Landscape | Hinoki Cypress is used as an accent in the garden. It is a dwarf evergreen so it does not get very big and has amazing golden colour that makes it stand out in gardens. It grows well in most conditions so it is nice to have. |
| Propagation | Propagate from cuttings. Place it as a sapling or place a seed in an environment it would require. |
| Cultivation | It prefers well-drained soil with a pH level ranging from 6.1 – 6.5 (mildly acidic) and 6.6 – 7.5 (neutral). Likes even moisture soil and needs regular watering and likes full sun to partially shaded environments. Does well with other plants and should be spaced apart about 45 – 90 cm. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat | It is listed as horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Red-brown stems that turning into green petioles. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Has a scale like foliage. The buds are yellow-green to a golden-yellow at the ends. |
| Leaf Description | A soft scaled leaves in rounded clumps. |
| Flower Description | Green with lemon-yellow foliage. |
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