Trees and shrubs

Hinoki Cypress 'Night Light'

Chamaecyparis obtusa

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 5–8

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Common nameHinoki Cypress 'Night Light'
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusChamaecyparis
Speciesobtuse
CultivarNight Light
TypeOrnamental dwarf conifer
Botanical nameChamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Night Light’ is a very distinctive ornamental dwarf conifer, valued for its bright variegated foliage and naturally elegant, compact habit. It forms a dense, rounded to slightly irregular silhouette, ideal for rockeries, neat borders, Japanese gardens, and container planting. Its evergreen dark green foliage is subtly edged with creamy yellow to gold, creating a refined contrast that brightens semi-shady areas of the garden throughout the year. Slow-growing, it maintains modest dimensions and requires little maintenance. Well-adapted to Quebec conditions, ‘Night Light’ prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, as well as a location sheltered from cold winds to preserve the quality of its decorative foliage.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Night Light'

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

2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1 m)

Width / spread

2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1 m)

Flower color

Not specified

Foliage color

Dark green edged with golden yellow

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Slow

Growth habit

Rounded to irregular compact

Bloom period

Not specified

Fruiting

Small, plain, unadorned cones

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

No