Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' Heat Tolerant It does well in full

It does well in full sun to mostly shade and tolerates full sun even in Zone 8

The look is reminiscent of Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ and not as extreme as Acer palmatum ‘Peve Starfish’

'Takao' has been a favorite in Japan since 1690

Good enough to win the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merritt in 1993

These leaves turn to a light green in the summer

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' Heat Tolerant It does well in fullChamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' is a dwarf Hinoki cypress with an upright habit and light, lacy foliage. This soft and airy foliage has a bright lime green almost yellow color to it. The texture of 'Melody' is sure to offer excellent contrast to all other plants in your garden. 10 Year Size: Height: 2 4 feet Width: 1 2 feet