If you want year-round structure with standout color, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Night Light' delivers. This compact hinoki falsecypress forms a dense, rounded to mounded shape with soft, fan-like sprays. New growth emerges bright yellow to chartreuse, then deepens to yellow-green, often taking on bronzy tones in cold weather for added seasonal interest.

Give your plant full sun to part shade for best color and a tight habit. In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade can help reduce stress while still maintaining strong golden tones. Plant in well-drained soil and keep moisture even during the first growing season so roots establish well. Once established, it prefers moderate, consistent watering rather than extremes of drought and soggy soil.

At maturity, expect roughly 48-60 inches tall and 48-60 inches wide, making it easy to fit into foundation beds, mixed borders, and small garden spaces. Use it as a bright focal point among darker evergreens, as a low hedge, or in containers where its color can light up patios and entries. Mulch lightly to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Prune only if needed to remove stray shoots or to lightly refine shape; avoid cutting back into old, bare wood. With minimal maintenance, you will enjoy a tidy evergreen accent that looks good in every season.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Evergreen: Yes

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