Botanical profile

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Night Light'

Latin name
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Night Light'
Common name
Hinoki Cypress 'Night Light'
Type
Ornamental dwarf conifer
Family
Cupressaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-20.2 °F
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not specified
Flower color
Not specified
Fruiting
Small, plain, unadorned cones
Foliage color
Dark green edged with golden yellow
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Rounded to irregular compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1 m)
Width
2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1 m)
Growth rate
Slow

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