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Slender Golden Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Aurea'

$1,045.00 USD
Sale price  $1,045.00 USD Regular price 

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A slender golden evergreen with layered Hinoki fans and a softly sculpted silhouette for year-round glow

FEATURES: 

  • Golden foliage that brightens beds and adds warm contrast in every season
  • Slender, upright habit for vertical structure without a bulky footprint
  • Layered, fan-like sprays for that classic Hinoki texture and refined detail
  • Naturally dense growth that stays tidy and polished with minimal pruning
  • Perfect as a focal evergreen near entries, patios, and high-visibility corners
  • Strong winter interest with golden color and sculptural form when the garden is bare
  • 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: 

Texture reads best when it has breathing room. Don’t crowd Hinoki with lots of other busy plants. One calm groundcover at the base and a darker green backdrop behind it will make the golden fans look crisp and intentional.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-8
Mature Height 8-12' tall
Mature Width 3-5' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Part Shade
Spacing 3-5' apart

Why Plant Slender Golden Hinoki Cypress?

Slender Golden Hinoki Cypress is chosen for the way it makes a landscape feel finished, even in the off-season. The foliage holds golden tones that lift dark greens and warm up stone and brick, while the fan-like Hinoki texture brings that layered, almost carved look that feels intentional and high-end. Its habit is more slender and upright than many Hinokis, making it an excellent option when you want height and structure but don’t have room for something wide.

It’s evergreen glow, refined texture, and a clean silhouette, all in one plant.

How to use Slender Golden Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?

Plant it as a vertical accent near an entry, at the corner of a foundation bed, or along a walkway where you want a tidy evergreen “pillar” with softer texture than a typical columnar shrub. It looks especially crisp against deep green evergreens, which make the golden foliage pop. Use it as a single focal plant or repeat it in a spaced rhythm for a more formal, designed look. Keep the base planting simple and low, mulch, gravel, or a single groundcover, so the silhouette stays clean and the layered texture remains the feature.

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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