Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte'This interesting dwarf Hinoki cypress has twisted stems bearing dense sprays of scale like, golden yellow to yellow green leaves. It is mound forming growing to only 18 inches tall x 24 inches wide in 10 years time. The twisted thread like leaves set it apart from all of the other Hinoki types. This cultivar would look great planted near big bold foliage plants like hosta. Hardy to 30 degrees F. Zone 4.