Chamaecyparis o. 'Fernspray Gold' - 20-25 CM C2.5

Description
The Hinoki cypress 'Fernspray Gold' (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a small shrub that grows round and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 2 metres. Its scaly, glossy leaves are yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

Leaves
The Hinoki cypress 'Fernspray Gold' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow, shiny, scale-like.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Hinoki cypress 'Fernspray Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hinoki cypress 'Fernspray Gold' is a small, rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary