'Nana Lutea' Hinoki cypress is a dwarf selection of Hinoki cypress, an evergreen shrub in the Cupressaceae (cypress) family with golden-yellow, fan-shaped foliage in overlapping layers and green interior foliage. The parent plant is native to Japan. The genus name comes from the Greek words chamai , which means dwarf, and kyparissos , which means cypress tree. Plant this cultivar in well-drained, moist soil and in sun to partial shade. Provide protection from the wind and in warm climates, afternoon shade is important. The yellow color is best in sun and will turn lime green in shade. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide in an irregular globe-shaped, upright habit. This plant is excellent for use in Asian or rock gardens, or planted in the middle of a border to bring a unique look to the landscape. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for a small hedge, a foundation planting, or even a container. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Somewhat susceptible to bagworms, root rot, and juniper blight. See Clemson's publication on root rot . VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Chamaecyparis obtusa .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Often confused withChamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'
Fills a similar nicheChamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball'Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'