Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'
Common Name: Dwarf Hinoki cypress Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape treelike shrub w/unusual fan-shaped foliage, dark green color with an irregular, loosely held canopy Height 4-6' Spread 3-4' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers sun to partial shade - protect from hot dry winds Soil moist, neutral, well-drained soil preferred Hardiness hardy – best in zones 4-16, 15-17 Morphology: Leaves small green waxy scales forming flattened fan-shaped branchlets - dark green and lustrous above - somewhat golden at fan tips Flowers inconspicuous Fruit rounded cones to 1/2" across Propagation: hardwood cuttings taken in fall or winter Usage: excellent accent in Oriental and rock gardens, bonsai specimen - valued for handsome foliage and interesting form - excellent container plant Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering to look good - be sure drainage is adequate Fertilizing slow release at planting Pruning none Pests/Diseases root rot, tip burn in hot sun, salt burn in poor drainage Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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