Botanical profile

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'

Latin name
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'
Common name
Hinoki Cypress 'Verdoni'
Type
Ornamental conifer
Family
Cupressaceae

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Verdoni’ is a compact, bright ornamental conifer, prized for its persistent golden foliage and naturally dense habit. It develops a rounded to slightly conical, well-structured silhouette, making it an excellent choice for flowerbeds, rockeries, neat borders, and container planting. Its fine, golden-yellow to yellow-green foliage maintains a beautiful intensity throughout the year, bringing light and contrast to landscape designs. With slow to moderate growth, it is easy to manage and requires little maintenance. Well-adapted to Quebec conditions in a sheltered location, Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Verdoni’ prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and a sunny to partially shaded exposure to maintain its optimal coloration and harmonious habit.

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
Soil pH
Not specified
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
Golden yellow to greenish yellow
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Rounded to conical compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Width
3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Not specified
Plants to avoid
Not specified

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