Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Fernspray Gold’
Common Name: Golden Fernspray Hinoki Cypress
Mature Height and Width:
8–12′ tall × 4–6′ wide (slow to moderate growth rate)
Growth Habit: Upright, irregular pyramidal evergreen with strongly layered, fern-like branching. Vertical leader present. Branching forms flattened horizontal tiers with cascading secondary sprays. Naturally asymmetrical and architectural rather than dense and compact.
Foliage Description: Distinct fern-like, deeply dissected scale sprays with pronounced texture. New growth bright golden-yellow, especially at tips and outer layers. Interior foliage matures to yellow-green to medium green. Branch sprays are finely divided, soft-textured, and clearly separated, creating visible air space between layers.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.
Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental cones).
Fall Color: Evergreen; golden tones persist year-round, slightly deeper green toward interior in winter.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best golden coloration in full sun with consistent moisture and good drainage.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7 with protection from harsh winter winds).
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen evergreen; rock garden vertical accent; mixed conifer garden focal point; foundation feature; architectural courtyard planting.
Deer Resistance: High
Consistently strong resistance in Northeast Zones 5–7 field conditions.
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Lutea’
Common Name: Dwarf Golden Hinoki Cypress
Mature Height and Width:
3–5′ tall × 3–5′ wide (slow growing; compact form)
Growth Habit: Dense, irregularly pyramidal to broadly mounded evergreen with layered, shell-like branching. Slow growth rate. Naturally compact with sculptural pad development, not tightly sheared.
Foliage Description: Bright golden-yellow to chartreuse new growth aging to deeper yellow-green interior foliage. Scale-like sprays arranged in cupped, fan-shaped layers creating visible tiered structure and interior depth. Color most intense in full sun.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.
Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental cones).
Fall Color: Evergreen; golden tones persist year-round, slightly deeper in winter.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best color and density in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7 with good drainage).
Notable Landscape Uses: Rock garden specimen; foundation accent; mixed conifer garden; small courtyard focal point; low architectural evergreen in formal beds.
Deer Resistance: High
Consistently strong resistance in Northeast Zones 5–7 field conditions.
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’
Common Name: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
Mature Height and Width:
4-6′ tall × 2-4′ wide (slow growing; often smaller in first decade)
Growth Habit: Dense, irregular pyramidal to broadly conical evergreen with sculptural, layered branching. Slow growth rate. Naturally compact but not tight or sheared.
Foliage Description: Deep rich green scale foliage arranged in tightly layered, fan-like sprays. Shell-like cupped branch pads stack irregularly, creating visible tiered texture and interior depth. New growth slightly lighter green at tips.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.
Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental cones).
Fall Color: Evergreen; dark green retained year-round.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best density and structure in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (very reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation accent; rock garden specimen; courtyard focal point; mixed conifer composition; small-scale architectural evergreen.
Deer Resistance: High
Consistently strong resistance in Northeast Zones 5–7 field conditions.
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Aurea’
Common Name: Golden Hinoki Cypress
Mature Height and Width:
15–25′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright pyramidal evergreen with strong central leader and layered, slightly irregular branching. Broader at the base with ascending branch sprays. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Scale-like foliage arranged in flattened fan-shaped sprays. New growth bright golden-yellow, maturing to yellow-green with darker interior foliage. Layered shell-like branching creates sculptural texture and visible depth.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.
Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental reproductive structures).
Fall Color: Evergreen; golden to yellow-green foliage retained year-round, richest on outer growth.
Light Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade; best golden coloration in full sun without excessive scorch.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation accent; mixed conifer garden; vertical focal point; courtyard planting; color contrast specimen.
Deer Resistance: High
Hinoki cypress selections show strong resistance in Northeast Zones 5–7 field conditions.
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’
Common Name: Slender Hinoki Cypress
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Growth Habit: Narrow pyramidal evergreen with irregular layered branching. Strong central leader with ascending branchlets forming loose, shell-like sprays. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Dark green scale-like foliage arranged in flattened fan-shaped sprays. Texture layered and slightly cupped, creating sculptural depth. Interior branching visible between layers.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.
Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental reproductive structures).
Fall Color: Evergreen; consistent deep green year-round.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best density and structure in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation vertical accent; courtyard focal point; mixed conifer garden; entry planting; evergreen screen component.
Deer Resistance: Moderate-High
May experience light browsing under heavy pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.