Lemon Twist Hinoki Cypress – Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’ | Golden Evergreen Accent Tree | #3 Container Plant

Add year-round golden color and unique texture to your landscape with this live Lemon Twist Hinoki Cypress, Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’, a rare evergreen conifer prized for its twisting thread-like foliage and glowing lemon-yellow color. This eye-catching false cypress features soft arching foliage in vibrant shades of lemon gold to acid green, creating the appearance of a glowing fountain of golden threads. Specially trained on a short stem, ‘Lemon Twist’ develops into a striking sculptural accent perfect for garden focal points, patios, borders, and collector landscapes. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, this compact evergreen gradually matures into a graceful small tree approximately 6–8 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making it ideal for both small gardens and larger landscape designs. Its slow growth rate and year-round evergreen color make it an exceptional ornamental specimen with minimal maintenance needs. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Lemon Twist Hinoki Cypress
✔️ Botanical name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen conifer
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lemon Twist Hinoki Cypress
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Established container-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Compact upright with twisting arching foliage
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 4–9
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -40°F
Foliage Color: Lemon yellow to acid green
Special Features: Twisted thread-like evergreen foliage
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers

🌿 Perfect Landscape Uses
✔ Evergreen focal point
✔ Patio and container specimen
✔ Japanese-inspired gardens
✔ Mixed borders and conifer gardens
✔ Small landscape accent tree

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location for the brightest golden foliage color. Mulch around the root zone to help maintain moisture and protect roots from extreme temperature swings.