Gold Drop Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gold Drop’) | Dwarf Evergreen Conifer

About This Plant

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gold Drop’ is a dwarf evergreen conifer with soft golden foliage that brightens in cooler weather and full sun. It forms a dense, rounded mound and grows slowly, making it suitable for small gardens, rock gardens, foundation plantings, patios, containers, and Japanese-inspired landscapes.

What You Will Receive

A Gold Drop Hinoki Cypress plant in the described dwarf evergreen conifer form. Details such as exact size, pot, rooting status, or plurality are not specified in the description, so please refer to the product listing for precise quantity or size information provided by the seller.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gold Drop’
• Common Name: Gold Drop Hinoki Cypress
• Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer
• Mature Height: 4–5 feet
• Mature Width: 3–4 feet
• Foliage Color: Golden yellow to light green-gold
• Growth Habit: Dense, rounded, compact
• Growth Rate: Slow growing
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Needs: Slightly acidic, well-draining soil
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness Zones: 5–8
• Characteristics: Evergreen, deer resistant, low maintenance, compact shrub

Perfect Garden Uses

Japanese-style gardens, rock gardens, foundation plantings, patio containers, small-space landscapes, evergreen borders, bonsai and specimen planting.

Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil
• Prefers full sun for brightest golden color
• Water regularly during establishment
• Avoid waterlogged conditions
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature
• Minimal pruning required due to naturally compact habit