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False Hiba Cedar
Thujopsis dolobrata 'Nana'
Pronunciation: thoo-YOP-sis dol-uh-BRAY-tuh
SKU #03405
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | This attractive flat-topped dwarf form is excellent as for use as a groundcover or in a foundation planting. The lacy, bright green foliage has interesting white patches that add visual appeal. A true low maintenance shrub that requires no pruning, perfect for carefree landscapes. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers average to fertile, slightly acidic, moist but not soggy, well-drained soils. Mulch around root zone and shelter from harsh afternoon exposures and drying winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. |
Details
| Description | This attractive flat-topped dwarf form is excellent as for use as a groundcover or in a foundation planting. The lacy, bright green foliage has interesting white patches that add visual appeal. A true low maintenance shrub that requires no pruning, perfect for carefree landscapes. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers average to fertile, slightly acidic, moist but not soggy, well-drained soils. Mulch around root zone and shelter from harsh afternoon exposures and drying winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does False Hiba Cedar produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is False Hiba Cedar evergreen or deciduous?
False Hiba Cedar is Evergreen.
What are the special features of False Hiba Cedar?
False Hiba Cedar is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is False Hiba Cedar resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does False Hiba Cedar grow?
False Hiba Cedar has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use False Hiba Cedar in my landscape?
False Hiba Cedar is suitable for: Hedge, Ground Cover.
What color is the foliage of False Hiba Cedar?
False Hiba Cedar has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with False Hiba Cedar?
Good companion plants for False Hiba Cedar include: Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia).
How do I care for False Hiba Cedar?
Prefers average to fertile, slightly acidic, moist but not soggy, well-drained soils. Mulch around root zone and shelter from harsh afternoon exposures and drying winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.