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hinoki cypress 'Butterball' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hinoki cypress 'Butterball'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Butterball'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, slow-growing conifer eventually forming a rounded mound to 60cm tall and wide with dense sprays of bright yellow, scale-like leaves that that darken to yellow-green towards the centre of the plant

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but well-drained soils; tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic conditions

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting and by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years