Trees and shrubs

'Butter Ball' Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 5–8

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Common name'Butter Ball' Hinoki Cypress
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusLawson cypress
Speciesobtuse
CultivarButterball
TypeConiferous
Botanical nameChamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Butter Ball’, also known as hinoki cypress ‘Butter Ball’, is a highly prized ornamental dwarf conifer appreciated for its naturally rounded habit and bright foliage. It forms a dense, regular ball without pruning, making it an excellent choice for beds, rockeries, borders, and container plantings. Its evergreen foliage, composed of fine, textured scales, displays a golden yellow to chartreuse green color, particularly vibrant in the sun. Highly decorative throughout the year, it brings structure and contrast to landscape designs. Slow-growing and easy to maintain, ‘Butter Ball’ is well-suited to Quebec gardens when planted in well-drained soil and protected from cold winds. It is a conifer of choice for neat and long-lasting compositions.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Butter Ball'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-20.2 °F

Watering

Moderate

Soil type

Well-drained, slightly acidic

Fertilization

Light in spring

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

2–3 ft (0.6–1 m)

Width / spread

2–3 ft (0.6–1 m)

Flower color

Not specified

Foliage color

Golden yellow to chartreuse green

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Slow

Growth habit

Compact Globularia

Bloom period

Not specified

Fruiting

Plain and unadorned cones

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

No