Chamaecyparis Obtusa ‘Nana Lutea’

Dwarf Yellow Hinoki False Cypress

Slow-growing evergreen conifer with a compact, rounded to irregular habit. It forms a dense, mounded shrub with layered, fan-like branches that create a refined, sculptural appearance, ideal for adding structure in smaller landscape spaces.

The foliage is made up of soft, scale-like sprays arranged in flattened fans. Its standout feature is its golden-yellow to yellow-green coloration, especially bright on new growth. This luminous color is most vibrant in full sun and may become slightly greener in partial shade, while remaining attractive year-round.

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Lutea’ prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. It does best in slightly acidic, fertile soils but does not tolerate heavy, waterlogged conditions. Once established, it has moderate drought tolerance, performs reasonably well in urban environments, and has low to moderate salt tolerance. It is well suited for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and as a specimen in small gardens.