Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' (Dwarf Hinoki Falsecypress)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusChamaecyparis
Speciesobtusa
Cultivar'Nana'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 to 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)hardy to -20
Temperature (°F)-20
Height1 m
Spread1 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA slow growing, dense, rich green dwarf specimen plant
ShapeDensely sprawling to loosely mounding-pyramidal.
LandscapeIt can be used in the rock garden, front of mixed border or foundation planting or as an accent-specimen plant in the landscape.
CultivationIt prefers moist but well drained soil with a moderately humid atmosphere in a sunny disposition protected from drying winds.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish brown, shed in long narrow strips but usually hidden by the dense foliage.
Leaf DescriptionClosely pressed, 2 sizes, the lateral pair much larger, boat-shaped, lined underneath with white x-shaped markings.
Flower DescriptionMonoecious, staminate, yellow, pistillate, solitary.
Fruit DescriptionCones, short stalked, solitary, usually 8 scales.
Colour DescriptionShiney green with white lines between the scales on the undersides.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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