Night Light® Hinoki Cypress

Name: Night Light® Hinoki Cypress
Brand: Southern Living Plants
Price: 114.65 USD
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Conschlecht

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Evergreen, Compact/Dwarf, Deer-resistant, Low Maintenance, Drought resistant, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Conschlecht
Height

4-5 ft
Width

4-5 ft
Growing Zones

5-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Leaf Color
- Yellow
- Green
Fall Color

Bronze
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: For the brightest gold color, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light). While it tolerates partial shade, the foliage will shift toward a chartreuse or lime green hue rather than the signature glowing yellow.
Soil: This cypress thrives in well drained, slightly acidic soil that holds some moisture. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a slight mound or add organic compost to ensure the roots do not sit in stagnant water, which can lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, water deeply twice a week to ensure the root system anchors properly. Once established, this evergreen is quite resilient, but it lacks a deep taproot and needs supplemental water during summer dry spells to prevent the delicate needle tips from scorching. Inconsistent moisture often results in interior needle drop as the plant tries to conserve energy.

Pruning Tips

This slow growing conifer naturally maintains a tidy globe shape and rarely requires pruning. If you must trim for size, do so in early spring before new growth begins, but never cut back into the "dead zone" of old wood where no green needles are present. Think of it like a light trim rather than a heavy haircut because this plant cannot regenerate growth from bare, old branches.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release evergreen fertilizer in early spring just as the soil warms up. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers in late summer or autumn because this can force tender new growth that will not have time to harden off before the first frost. This late season growth is highly susceptible to winter burn and dieback.

Illuminate your landscape with the durable gleam of Night Light™ Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa Night Light™ 'Conschlecht' PP# 24666). Rely on these dense, compact evergreen foliage shrubs for high performance year-round.

Soft, flat sprays of green branchlets grow gold-tipped with more sunlight. Thankfully, these low-maintenance Southern Living plants resist sunburn and leaf scorch, even in hot climates!

Planting and Application:

They stay compact enough for foundation plantings with minimal pruning. Growing into a pretty, round ball of fluffy foliage, Hinoki Cypress Night Light even thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Count on this versatile evergreen shrub in exposed areas in a lawn display. In winter, the outer foliage turns rich, golden-bronze and shows a tolerance for cold to USDA Zone 5 without frost burn.
Space them three feet apart on center for an effective, informal hedge. Mass several staggered rows and you'll create a colorful, easy-care border to enjoy in all seasons.
Include Night Light Chamaecyparis at the front of your windbreak for a bold band of color. Their tight form and lush branch structure will even block wind behind your patio seating!
Pop them into patio pots for a long-lasting, sophisticated show. Use them as a backdrop to protect and provide contrasting texture behind seasonal flowering container gardens.
Repeat Night Light shrubs through all your landscape plantings to tie the look of your design together. Each one grows into a dynamic shrub with green interiors and sun-kissed edges.

#ProPlantTips for Care:

These hard-working Chamaecyparis shrubs require at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. They will brighten up considerably in full sun.

Add symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole for life-long support to tiny feeder roots. Get expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture Team.
Give them a consistent schedule of supplemental water to keep them happy and stress-free. Please plan to water them well in late fall as you head into winter.
Plan for them to reach their full mature height and spread as listed on the Plant Highlights. Shape as needed in late winter and fertilize in early spring.

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