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Spiralis Hinoki Cypress

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:8 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This Hinoki cypress cultivar has fine texture foliage and strongly upright shoots with unusual spiraling branches.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen coniferous shrub that features very dark green foliage which emerges lime green in spring. All through its life look for this selection to maintain a narrow shape. Mature plants will attain a height of 8’ and a width of only 3’.

  Adaptation:
Select a full sun site and amend the site with plenty of compost at planting so that the soil retains some moisture during the summer. Hinoki cypress thrives well in the maritime Northwest where the winters are cool and moist.

  Pests:
Pest free.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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