Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Fruit Description
No true fruit - female seed-bearing cones are green when immature turning to brown with male being orange brown.
Plant Profile: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea'
Names
Nana Lutea Chamaecyparis
Phonetic Spelling:kam-ay-SIP-a-ris ob-TOO-sa
Genus:Chamaecyparis
Species:obtusa
Family:Cupressaceae
'Nana Lutea' is a compact variety of Hinoki cypress, characterized by its striking golden-yellow, fan-shaped foliage that forms overlapping layers, complemented by a green interior. This plant typically reaches heights and widths of 3 to 5 feet, exhibiting an irregular, globe-like, upright growth habit. It thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers exposure to full sun or partial shade. The vibrant yellow hue is most pronounced in sunnier conditions, while it tends to shift to a lime green shade when placed in full shade.
This cultivar is an excellent choice for enhancing rock gardens, flower beds, or borders, adding a distinctive touch to any landscape.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Feature Summary
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Tags
#evergreen
#full sun tolerant
#specimen
#shrub
#yellow leaves
#winter interest
#summer interest
#rock gardens
#borders
#green leaves
#partial shade tolerant
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Feature Summary
Fruit
No true fruit - female seed-bearing cones are green when immature turning to brown with male being orange brown.
Flowers
No true flowers - the pollen bearing cones are small and often reddish, growing from the branch tips.
Leaves
Scale-like bright yellow foliage grows in fan-shaped.
Needled Evergreen
Green
White
Gold/Yellow
Needles
Attributes
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Needled Evergreen
Rounded
Erect
Pyramidal
Irregular
Slow
Low
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Stem
Landscape
Rock Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Screen/Privacy
Specimen
Bark
Red/Burgundy
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Fruit
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Flowers
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Flower Description
No true flowers - the pollen bearing cones are small and often reddish, growing from the branch tips.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Leaves
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Leaf Description
Scale-like bright yellow foliage grows in fan-shaped.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
White
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Attributes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Whole Plant Traits
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Cultural Conditions
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Stem
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' Landscape
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea': 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 'Nana Lutea' Bark
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea': Bark Color
Red/Burgundy
