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Snowflake Hinoki Falsecypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Snowflake'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:1
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:2 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Snowflake Hinoki Cypress earns its name from the cream colored variegation it displays.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that grows to 6’ in height at maturity. It has light green juvenile foliage with cream colored speckles. This eventually turns green in summer. It can also look a little more gray than variegated.

  Adaptation:
Hinoki cypress does best on rich, acidic sites where the winter is mild. This cultivar may scorch if is growing on a droughty site. Excessive moisture on the foliage in direct light can easily burn the needles.

  Pests:
None reported.
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