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Blue Feathers Hinoki False Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Blue Feathers'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:12 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The Hinoki False Cypress cultivar Blue Feathers retains its soft juvenile foliage into maturity but adds an upward twisting growth habit revealing a distinctive bluish underside. Also known as Ivans Column Hinoki False Cypress.

  Morphology:
This slow growing garden conifer may eventually attain a height of 12' and a spread of 6’. Nonetheless it only puts on 2”-4” per year. A 10 year old plant may only be 8” in height. The American Conifer Society would call this selection a dwarf. Their definition includes those cultivars which grow 1” to 6” per year.

The foliage is light and airy and somewhat fluffy in appearance. A mature specimen will achieve a nice conic wedge shape. It can be used as an accent plant or grouped together.

  Adaptation:
As with other Hinoki Cypress cultivars, this one prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It will do its best on acidic sites.

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