Overview
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' is a columnar upright, bushy conifers in the genus Chamaecyparis, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' is a cultivar of the hinoki cypress, an evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree with a columnar upright and bushy habit. Like others in the Chamaecyparis genus, it has densely branched sprays of small scale-like foliage and produces small, rounded cones. This cultivar is suited to full sun and can thrive in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and is ideal for architectural planting, city gardens, patios, and hedging, offering winter interest.
About the genus
Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress, is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai (χαμαί), meaning "on the earth", and kuparissos (κυπάρισσος) for "cypress".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamaecyparis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Shoot-boring moths
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea'?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' need?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' hardy in the UK?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
