45+ Golden Hinoki Cypress Bonsai. This art form has its origin in japan and china where it has been practiced for centuries. However, it is unique in its growth pattern as all new growth is a beautiful golden colour whilst old.
The hinoki cypress is really a false cypress (while the cupressus genus is the real cypress). Chamaecyparis obtusa 'lutea nana' | synonym: Coniferous evergreen shrub or small tree.
Native to japan, hinoki cypress is a slow growing evergreen conifer that grows 50 to 75 feet tall with a pyramidal habit.
Hinoki cypress, chamaecyparis obtusa, tree seeds. Only unglazed containers are used for potting this outdoor bonsai. Stands approximately 18cm tall from trunk base to tip, with a spread of approx 14cm potted in a 15cm bonsai pot. Excellent for use in rock gardens, beds or borders to bring a unique look to the landscape.