Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Wildlife Value
Evergreens provide protection for wildlife, especially in the winter.
Plant Profile: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'
Names
Yellow Hinoki Cypress
Phonetic Spelling:kam-ay-SIP-a-ris ob-TOO-sa
Genus:Chamaecyparis
Species:obtusa
Family:Cupressaceae
The "Confusious" is a semi-dwarf evergreen tree characterized by its elegant, pyramidal shape and soft foliage that transitions from gold to green. It can reach heights of up to 10 feet and spread about 6 feet wide. This tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers average to moist conditions in well-drained soil. It shows resilience across various soil types and pH levels, and it flourishes best when planted in a somewhat sheltered environment, particularly in humid conditions.
This tree can be utilized as a standout specimen, in hedges, or as an accent piece, providing visual interest during the winter months with its beautiful coloration.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Feature Summary
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#evergreen
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Feature Summary
Attributes
Evergreens provide protection for wildlife, especially in the winter.
Woody
Fruit
No true fruit, female seed-bearing cones are green when immature turning to brown.
Green
Red/Burgundy
Flowers
No true flowers, pollen bearing cones are small and often reddish, growing from the branch tips.
Leaves
The bright yellow to green foliage grows in flat sprays with scale-like leaves. The outer leaves are bright lemon-yellow with the interior foliage being darker yellow, gold and emerald green.
Needled Evergreen
Green
White
Gold/Yellow
Needles
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Tree
Needled Evergreen
Erect
Pyramidal
Irregular
Medium
Low
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
11a
11b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Stem
Landscape
Winter Garden
Hedge
Mass Planting
Accent
Screen/Privacy
Specimen
Pollution
Humidity
Bark
Dark Brown
Green
Light Brown
Red/Burgundy
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Image Gallery
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Attributes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Fruit
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Fruit Description
No true fruit, female seed-bearing cones are green when immature turning to brown.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Fruit Color
Green
Red/Burgundy
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Flowers
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Flower Description
No true flowers, pollen bearing cones are small and often reddish, growing from the branch tips.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Leaves
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Leaf Description
The bright yellow to green foliage grows in flat sprays with scale-like leaves. The outer leaves are bright lemon-yellow with the interior foliage being darker yellow, gold and emerald green.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
White
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Whole Plant Traits
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Cultural Conditions
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Stem
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Landscape
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' Bark
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius': Bark Color
Dark Brown
Green
Light Brown
Red/Burgundy
