Woody > Chamaecyparis > Chamaecyparis obtusa > Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Melody'
Origin: Japan.
Mike's
Opinion
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The Melody Hinoki Cypress is an upright growing dwarf evergreen. It has beautiful, lacy lemon-yellow foliage which resists burning if placed in full sun. A mature species will measure up to just over 1 m tall and 60 cm wide. The Melody Hinoki Cypress is a slower growing shrub that is narrow when young, but broadens with age.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Chamaecyparis |
| Species |
| obtusa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Melody' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-29) - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-20) - 15 |
| Height |
| 0.9 - 1.2 m |
| Spread |
| 0.6 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Is a coniferous shrub. The dwarf evergreen’s origin is unknown, but some believe it is from Japan. It is slow growing and hits maturity at around 10 years. It does well in northern climates, likes average to well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade climates. Has nice gold foliage all year long with a bronze tone on the tips in the winter. |
| Landscape |
| Hinoki Cypress is used as an accent in the garden. It is a dwarf evergreen, so it does not get very big. It has an amazing golden colour that makes it stand out in gardens. It grows well in most conditions. |
| Cultivation |
| It prefers well-drained soil with a pH level ranging from 6.1 – 6.5 (mildly acidic) and 6.6 – 7.5 (neutral). Likes even moisture soil and needs regular watering. Likes full sun to partially shaded environments. Does well with other plants and should be spaced apart about 45 – 90 cm. |
| Shape |
| A broad upright dwarf evergreen. Narrow when young and broadens with age. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Has brilliant, lacy lemon-yellow foliage that makes it stand out in the garden among others. Narrow when young and broadens with age. It gets a nice bronze tone to the tips of the yellow foliage in the winter to bring a nice seasonal change. It is only about 1 meter tall when mature. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Red-brown stems that turn into green petioles. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Has a scale like foliage. The buds are yellow-green to a golden-yellow at the ends. |
| Leaf Description |
| Soft scaled leaves in rounded clumps. |
| Flower Description |
| Green with lemon-yellow foliage. |
| Fruit Description |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from cuttings. Place it as a sapling or place a seed in an environment it would require. |
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