Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf'
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'Reis Dwarf' is a dwarf evergreen conifer of Hinoki cypress with an irregular, narrow upright form. Foliage is rich green and branches can be somewhat contorted with congested foliage and very long thin foliage. It prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Lends itself to being pruned in interesting shapes and for bonsai.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Chamaecyparis
- Species:
- obtusa
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Irregular
- Pyramidal
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Leaves:
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Needles
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Congested medium green foliage has very long, thin needles and grows in fans.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
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