Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Butter Ball' (Dwarf Globe Hinoki Cypress)

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Butter Ball' is a compact evergreen conifer with a mounding, globe-shaped habit. The foliage is composed of small, scale-like leaves that are bright yellow in color on the tips, creating a striking contrast against the darker green interior foliage. This cultivar is a slow grower, reaching a maximum height of 3 feet and a width of 4 feet. It is commonly used as a specimen plant or in rock gardens.