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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' | Sunspray Hinoki Cypress

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DESCRIPTION
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunspray’ is an evergreen Hinoki cypress with an upright, informal pyramidal form and luminous golden foliage. Fan-like sprays of soft, scale-like leaves show creamy gold to warm lime tones, while shaded interior growth stays deeper green. Dense, layered branching creates a sculpted look that works well in borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Native to Japan in the wild, Hinoki cypress has long been valued for timber and gardens, and ‘Sunspray’ arose at Duncan & Davies Nursery in New Zealand before entering the nursery trade in the early 1990s. In spring, tiny pollen cones mark the blooming season, followed by small brown seed cones that nestle among the foliage.

DESCRIPTION
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunspray’ is an evergreen Hinoki cypress with an upright, informal pyramidal form and luminous golden foliage. Fan-like sprays of soft, scale-like leaves show creamy gold to warm lime tones, while shaded interior growth stays deeper green. Dense, layered branching creates a sculpted look that works well in borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Native to Japan in the wild, Hinoki cypress has long been valued for timber and gardens, and ‘Sunspray’ arose at Duncan & Davies Nursery in New Zealand before entering the nursery trade in the early 1990s. In spring, tiny pollen cones mark the blooming season, followed by small brown seed cones that nestle among the foliage.

  • Family: Cupressaceae
    Height: 4 to 6 ft
    Width: 4 to 6 ft
    Foliage color: Bright lime-gold evergreen sprays deeper green inside the plant where shaded
    Flower color: Inconspicuous; small seed cones rather than showy flowers
    Bloom time: Spring, with small seed cones
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Medium
    Maintenance: Low; slow-growing, naturally upright pyramidal habit needing little pruning
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Evergreen structure provides year-round cover and shelter for small birds and other garden wildlife

    This plant can be seen at Vista Gardens.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Rock Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Containers
    ‍ ‍ ● Specimen Plants

    Companion Plants:
         Yarrow               Oregon grape
         Coreopsis          Blanket flower
         Phlox                 Bulgarian honey garlic

    Design Tip:
    Golden foliage can brighten a garden throughout the year, especially when surrounded by deeper greens that make the color stand out. Its informal pyramidal shape also adds gentle height, creating a useful vertical accent without the stiffness of a tightly columnar evergreen.