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Jade Waves™ Fernspray False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'MonYur' Plant Patent #29,503

Sku #7228

An improved selection with a more compact, uniform habit on a handsome pyramidal form. Gracefully curved branches hold sprays of fern-like green foliage. Lends an Asian feel to the garden. Superb for screening, or as a large accent in landscape or containers. Evergreen.

  • Light Needs
    Full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Key Feature
Year-Round Interest
Light Needs
Full sun
Landscape Uses
Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-tu-SA
Plant type:Conifer, Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Pyramidal
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slow growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
Special features:Compact Form, Easy Care, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Conifer; prized for foliage.
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic
Patent Act:Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta)
Care
Care Information
Provide average to fertile, neutral to acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh wind. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Prefers humidity and ample moisture; withstands brief dry spells when established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.Pruning time: fall.
History & Lore
History:
This is a selection of fernspray false cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'), discovered by Monrovia craftsman Pedro Quevedo in Dayton, Oregon.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 4 - 8

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