Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Butter Ball’ - Butter Ball Hinoki Cypress

Add item to quote to see pricing

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Butter Ball’ is a distinguished feature of the 'Shrubs' family, commonly known as the Butter Ball Hinoki Cypress. This uniquely shaped, evergreen shrub captivates the eye with its sphere-like form, adorned with soft, buttery-yellow leaves that glow all year round. Thriving remarkably well in either full sun or partial shade, it boasts of both aesthetic grandeur and practical versatility. With a measured growth to a maximum height and width of 3 feet, it becomes a captivating centerpiece without commandeering your space. Its superb resilience against disease, coupled with its minimal water usage, makes it a low maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether you desire to enhance a rock garden, liven up a container collection, or establish visually contrasting accents in any landscaping scheme, the Butter Ball Hinoki Cypress will imbue your outdoor spaces with enduring charm and vibrant color.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide
  • Foliage: Soft, buttery-yellow leaves
  • Water usage: Low to moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Maintenance: Low and resistant to disease
  • Commonly purchased with Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Butter Ball’ (Butter Ball Hinoki Cypress)

    Physocarpus capitatus (Pacific Ninebark)

    View
    Photo for Carex albula (Frosty Curls Hair Sedge)

    Carex albula (Frosty Curls Hair Sedge)

    View
    Photo for Iris douglasiana (Douglas Iris)

    Iris douglasiana (Douglas Iris)

    View

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine' (Tiny Wine Ninebark)

    View

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Mondo Grass)

    View

    Dahlia 'Rawhide' (Rawhide Dahlia)

    View

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (Red Head Fountain Grass)

    View

    Pieris japonica 'Katsura' (Katsura Pieris)

    View