Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'
(Hinomaki Cypress 'Fernspray Gold')
Family - Cupressaceae
Category - Shrub, conifer
Origin - Raised in New Zealand
Discovered By - Raised by Duncan and Davies Nursery
Year of Introduction - 1970
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H7
Height - eventually 3.5m or more
Location - The Grounds
Description: Small to medium-sized, Evergreen, Shrubby conifer, with a conical outline. Arching branches are covered in small, golden yellow, fern-like foliage that is composed of many scale-like leaves. The leaves eventually turn dark green with age and small, round cones are produced. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' is slow growing.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Foliage:
Golden yellow, fern-like foliage is composed of many small, scale-like leaves which ultimately age dark green.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Scale-like leaves
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.