Scientific Name
Chamaecyparis obtusa

Common Name
Hinoki falsecypress

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; needs wind protection
Texture: Medium
Form: Broad; softly pyramidal with spreading, horizontal branches
Height: 50 to 75'
Width: 10 to 20'
Leaf: Short, closely compressed light green leaves; flattened sprays; whitish markings on underside
Flower/Fruit: .33 to .5" orange brown cones with 8 to 10 scales
Comments: --
Cultivars: Crippssii, Fernspray, Fernspray Gold, Kosteri, Nana, Luteaauea, Tempelhof, Mariesii
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