Chamaecyparis obtusa

Common Name(s):

Hinoki falsecypress

Cultivar(s):

Crippssii, Fernspray, Fernspray Gold, Kosteri, Nana, Luteaauea, Tempelhof, Mariesii

Category:

Trees

Comment:

Play Value: Wildlife Enhancement

Seed: Cone

Height:

50-75 ft.

Flower:

0.33-0.5 in. orange-brown cones with 8-10 scales

Zones:

4-8

Habit:

Evergreen

Site:

Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil; needs wind protection

Texture:

Medium

Form:

Broad; softly pyramidal with spreading, horizontal branches

Width:

10-20 ft.

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Leaf:

Short, closely compressed, light green leaves; flattened sprays; whitish markings on underside

Tags:

cpp, play, playground, children’s garden, evergreen

NCCES plant id: 1958