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Confucius Gold Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Confucius’

$1,345.00 USD
Sale price  $1,345.00 USD Regular price 

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Size2XL|5-6 ft. tall||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A compact golden Hinoki with layered fan-like texture and a naturally sculpted look for year-round color

FEATURES: 

  • Bright golden foliage that adds warmth and contrast in every season
  • Layered, fan-like sprays for classic Hinoki texture with a refined, architectural feel
  • Compact, dense growth that stays tidy and landscape-friendly
  • Perfect for smaller beds and courtyards where you want evergreen structure without bulk
  • Excellent focal plant for entry gardens, patios, and high-visibility corners
  • Strong winter interest with golden evergreen color and sculptural form
  • 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: 

When you have a plant with this much texture, keep the surrounding shapes simple. One calm groundcover and a couple of mounded evergreens nearby will make the golden foliage pop and keep the whole design feeling clean, not busy.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-8
Mature Height 4-6' tall
Mature Width 3-5' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Partial Shade
Spacing 3-5' apart

Why Plant Confucius Gold Hinoki Cypress?

Confucius Gold Hinoki is chosen for year-round glow and structure in a compact package. The foliage holds golden tones that brighten dark greens and make planting beds feel warmer and more designed, even in winter. And the texture is the real signature: layered, fan-like sprays that create a naturally sculpted look, like it came pre-styled.

It’s a great option when you want evergreen color that isn’t just “green,” plus a refined form that stays tidy without needing constant pruning. This is a small conifer with big design impact.

How to use Confucius Gold Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?

Plant it near an entry, patio, or main window where the golden foliage and layered texture can be appreciated up close. It works beautifully in foundation beds as a bright accent among deeper greens, and it’s especially effective when repeated, two or three planted in key spots can make the whole landscape feel cohesive and intentional. Pair it with simple companion plants, low groundcovers, mounded evergreens, or clean ornamental grasses, so the Hinoki’s sculpted form stays the star. Keep the base tidy with mulch, gravel, or a single groundcover for a crisp, finished look.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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