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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'


Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small shrub with golden-yellow foliage which darkens to emerald-green as it matures, giving it a bronzed-orange color in the winter. It has an open, tiered habit with tight fans of growth, slightly curled at the edge and dotted with small, spherical cones late in the year. First introduced by a Duncan and Davis in 1984. It prefers moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade in the summer.

 
Genus
Chamaecyparis
Species   obtusa
Cultivar   'Confucius'

Common name
Hinoki Cypress

Family name
Cupressaceae
Place of origin
United States


DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Soil must be well drained

Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Immaculate / Sanctuary / Structure / Texture

Shrubs

Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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