Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Falsecypress)

Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusChamaecyparis
Speciesobtusa
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative to Japan and Formosa.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 -8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a -7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 -H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23-(-9)
Temperature (°F)-20-(-15)
Height15 -25 m
Spread5-10 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA tall, slender pyramid with spreading and drooping branches.
ShapePyramidal.
LandscapeGreat as a specimen or where something unusual is required.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish brown, shed in long narrow strips.
Leaf DescriptionClosely pressed of 2 sizes, lateral ones much larger, boat-shaped, all prominently lined underneath with white 'X' shaped marking.
Flower DescriptionMonoecious, staminate, yellow, pistillate and solitary.
Fruit DescriptionCones short stalked, solitary, globose, orange brown, usually 8 scales.
Colour DescriptionShining green with whitish markings underneath.
Texture DescriptionMedium in texture.

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