A golden evergreen accent with rich Hinoki texture and a naturally sculpted form that keeps the landscape bright all year
FEATURES:
- Golden-yellow evergreen foliage that adds warmth and contrast in every season
- Layered, fan-like Hinoki sprays for a refined, architectural texture up close
- Compact, dense habit that stays tidy and polished without constant trimming
- Perfect “bright spot” plant for entries, patios, and smaller foundation beds
- Plays beautifully with dark greens for crisp, high-contrast landscape design
- Strong winter interest with golden color and sculptural shape when beds go quiet
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Want a bed to look “finished” without adding more plants? Add one plant with color and texture, then simplify everything around it. This Hinoki is perfect for that job, it brings detail and glow, so the rest of the bed can stay calm and cohesive.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
Lynn's Golden Hinoki Cypress
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lynn's Golden'
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A golden evergreen accent with rich Hinoki texture and a naturally sculpted form that keeps the landscape bright all year
FEATURES:
- Golden-yellow evergreen foliage that adds warmth and contrast in every season
- Layered, fan-like Hinoki sprays for a refined, architectural texture up close
- Compact, dense habit that stays tidy and polished without constant trimming
- Perfect “bright spot” plant for entries, patios, and smaller foundation beds
- Plays beautifully with dark greens for crisp, high-contrast landscape design
- Strong winter interest with golden color and sculptural shape when beds go quiet
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Want a bed to look “finished” without adding more plants? Add one plant with color and texture, then simplify everything around it. This Hinoki is perfect for that job, it brings detail and glow, so the rest of the bed can stay calm and cohesive.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
Why plant Lynn's Golden Hinoki Cypress?
Lynn’s Golden Hinoki Cypress is the kind of evergreen that quietly fixes a planting bed. The foliage holds a warm, golden tone that brightens darker corners and makes deep greens look richer by comparison. The texture is classic Hinoki, layered fan-like sprays that create a sculpted, “designed” look without needing heavy pruning. Even in winter, when everything else is bare and beige, this plant keeps the landscape looking intentional and alive.
If you’re building a bed that needs year-round structure and a reliable pop of warmth, this is a small evergreen with big design payoff.
How to use Lynn's Golden Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?
Plant it near an entry or patio where the golden foliage and detailed texture can be appreciated up close. It works beautifully tucked into foundation beds as a bright accent among deep green shrubs, and it also shines when used in repetition, two or three placed at key points can tie the landscape together. Pair it with simple mounded evergreens, clean ornamental grasses, or one consistent groundcover so the Hinoki’s fan texture remains the feature. Keep the base neat with mulch, gravel, or a single low plant to emphasize the sculpted outline.
Frequently Asked Questions
This conifer does not produce showy blooms. It may form small cones, but it’s grown for evergreen golden foliage, layered texture, and compact form.
It’s selected for golden foliage, though intensity can vary with sun exposure and season. Full sun typically produces the brightest color, while part shade can help keep foliage looking clean in hotter climates.
Very little. Prune selectively in late winter to remove dead or damaged growth if needed. Avoid heavy shearing so the natural fan-like texture and sculpted outline remain the feature.
