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False Hiba Cedar

Scientific name: Thujopsis dolobrata 'Nana'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:5 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This compact. slow growing evergreen conifer has unusual bold antler-like foliage. Other common names include Deerhorn Cedar and False Arborvitae

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that grows to 3’ tall and 5’ wide at full maturity. The thick textured leaves are deep green on the top side, and stippled and patterned with chalky white on the other. In full sun the leaves take on an interesting orange and olive hue until the warmer spring weather.

In spring when it begins to turn green and yellow-green, it produces many small hard round cones at the ends of the branches.

  Adaptation:
Select a sunny to partially shady site on moist, well drained soils. To do well, False Hiba Cedar should be watered during the summer months. Avoid pruning it as this will destroy its spreading habit.

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