Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- kam-ay-SIP-a-ris ob-TOO-sa
- Description
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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.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Chamaecyparis
- Species:
- obtusa
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Root Cutting
- 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
- Woody Plant 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
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10b, 10a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- No true fruits, seed bearing cones.
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Flowers:
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- No true flowers, pollen bearing cones.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant 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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