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Slender Hinoki False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'
Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-tu-SA GRASS-ih-liss
SKU #02368
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | An open-branched, pyramidal form with gracefully arching branchlets. Tiny, deep green needles with reddish new growth have a soft, ferny appearance and develop bronze coloring in winter. An excellent small, slender evergreen tree for screening, hedges and background plantings. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
Details
| Description | An open-branched, pyramidal form with gracefully arching branchlets. Tiny, deep green needles with reddish new growth have a soft, ferny appearance and develop bronze coloring in winter. An excellent small, slender evergreen tree for screening, hedges and background plantings. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Slender Hinoki False Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Slender Hinoki False Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Slender Hinoki False Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Slender Hinoki False Cypress?
Slender Hinoki False Cypress is Easy Care.
How fast does Slender Hinoki False Cypress grow?
Slender Hinoki False Cypress has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Slender Hinoki False Cypress in my landscape?
Slender Hinoki False Cypress is suitable for: Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
What color is the foliage of Slender Hinoki False Cypress?
Slender Hinoki False Cypress has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Slender Hinoki False Cypress?
Good companion plants for Slender Hinoki False Cypress include: Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta).
How do I care for Slender Hinoki False Cypress?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only lightly to shape; remove no more than current season's growth.
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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.