Conifer Database - Sunburst

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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunburst’

Aesthetic Gardens: Not to be confused with Verkades Sunburst.This is a nice tight compact goldish yellow ball.It maintains a vivid gold in winter as well as summer.A minature in every respect.8" in 8 years

World Checklist Conifers: 1986 - A listed name for a dwarf upright plant. New foliage golden fading to greenish later. U.S.A.




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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Yellow or Gold
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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