Chamaecyparis obtusa Confucius

Confusius Hinoki Cypress

A golden Hinoki cypress cultivar with attractive yellow-green foliage and a semi-upright, conical form. It grows more quickly than many dwarf Hinoki selections, developing strong seasonal color contrast and refined texture that enhances mixed borders or specimen plantings.

Size:



Width: ~4–6 ft at maturity



Height: ~8–10 ft at maturity



Zones: 5a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Brighter foliage color develops with good light exposure.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with yellow-green leaves and deeper green interior foliage



Upright, broadly conical habit with year-round interest



Moderate growth rate compared with dwarf forms



Attracts: Birds (cover and shelter)

Uses:
Specimen planting, mixed evergreen borders, focal accents

Notes:
Growth in the first decade often reaches about 6–8 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide with appropriate site conditions.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

8-10'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Olive Drab, Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No