CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA PYGMAEA AURESCENS / BRONZE PYGMY HINOKI FALSECYPRESS

CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA PYGMAEA AURESCENS / BRONZE PYGMY HINOKI FALSECYPRESS

Compact, Ornamental Evergreen with Unique Bronze-Tinted Foliage
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea Aurescens,' commonly known as Bronze Pygmy Hinoki Falsecypress, is a slow-growing, dwarf evergreen shrub with soft, fan-like foliage that transitions from rich green to a striking bronze hue in cooler months. Its naturally compact, mounded habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or foundation plantings.

Why Choose Bronze Pygmy Hinoki Falsecypress?

• Comparison: Unlike typical green Hinoki Falsecypress varieties, this selection offers a distinctive bronze tint in fall and winter, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.
• Companions: Pairs well with other small conifers, heathers, and colorful perennials for a diverse and textured planting scheme.

Key Features:

• Seasonal Color Change: Lush green foliage takes on a bronze hue in colder months for year-round visual appeal.
• Compact Growth Habit: Naturally small and rounded, ideal for small spaces, rock gardens, and container plantings.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and thrives with little care.
• Cold Hardy: Adaptable to colder climates while maintaining its shape and color.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, it withstands dry conditions with ease.

Specifications:

• Harvest Time: Not applicable.
• Plant Size: 0.6–1 m tall, 0.6–1 m spread.
• Hardiness: Zone 5–8.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types.

Bronze Pygmy Hinoki Falsecypress is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a unique, low-maintenance evergreen that provides year-round color and structure in any landscape.