Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' (Hinoki Falsecypress)


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)hardy to -20
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 20
Height1-2 m
Spread1 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dwarf specimen with rich deep green, broadly upright, flat, feather like sprays. Its narrow habit gives a nice year round contrast in form to many other shrubs.
ID CharacteristicA dwarf specimen.
ShapeLoosely pyramidal.
LandscapeRock gardens, containers and specimen or accent plants.
CultivationPrefers a moist, well drained soil and moderately humid atmosphere in a sunny spot protected from wind.
Notable SpecimensThe Botanical Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish brown, sheds in long narrow strips.
Leaf DescriptionClosely pressed, 2 sizes the lateral pair being larger, boat-shaped, underneath has white x-shaped markings.
Flower DescriptionMonoecious, staminate-yellow pistillate, solitary.
Fruit DescriptionCones, short stalked, solitary, globose, usually 8 scales.
Colour DescriptionShiney green with white markings underneath.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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