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Repens Hinoki Falsecypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Repens’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:5 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A true dwarf Hinoki Falsecypress, the cultivar Repens features grass-green foliage with a spreading, flat topped, ground hugging habit.

  Morphology:
This dwarf conifer grows to form a wide (5’ at maturity) but short (3’ at maturity) dwarf tree featuring dense and layered foliage (needles). Often known as a mutation of the Hinoki cultivar ‘Nana Gracilis’.

  Adaptation:
As with other Hinoki cultivars, Repens prefers cool moist sites with acidic soil.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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