| Plant
Name |
Description |
Annual
Growth |
Ten
Year |
Color |
Form |
Culture |
Hardiness |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa
|
The
Hinoki cypress grows into an elegant, full-sized tree with fan-shaped
sprays of dark green foliage, with white, X-shaped markings on the
underside. A fast grower. Native to Japan. |
12+"
per year. |
10-15
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Aurea'
|
A
standard-sized Hinoki cypress, 'Aurea' is the golden counterpart
to the species. The outer, open fans of 'Aurea' are golden yellow
while the interior is darker green. One of the oldest cultivars
still in the trade, it was introduced from Japan around 1860. |
9-12"
per year. |
8-10
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Bess' |
'Bess'
is a compact selection from Joe Reis, and is similar to 'Nana Gracilis'
but taller and more slender. |
3-4"
per year. |
2-4
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Blue Feathers' |
This attractive blue conifer produces twisting branches of fine, feathery foliage that give it an airy, delicate texture and a fluffy, upright form. Slow growing and compact, this unusual tree deserves a prominent place in the landscape, where its color and texture will soften the scene. Use as a focal point, an accent plant, or in a grouping. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
6-12"
per year. |
8-10
ft. |
Blue/Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Butter Ball' |
This golden Hinoki is a true dwarf that grows very slowly and stays very small even after many years. Tightly congested fans of foliage develop bright, lemony yellow tips that will be brighter in sunnier positions. Perfect for rock garden, trough or other container for close-up viewing. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade in the summer. |
1-2" per year |
Up to 1.5 ft. |
Yellow |
Globosa |
Full sun to partial shade |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Chabo Yadori' |
Formerly
'Sanderi,' this plant has primarily soft, light blue-green juvenile
foliage when young with typical green, adult scale-like foliage
progressively dominating with age. Plants display both adult and
juvenile foliage at the same time. Slow-growing. |
6-10"
per year. |
5-8
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Confucius' |
New
golden Hinoki selection with a full, upright form. Very attractive
coloring with bright, lemon-yellow on the outermost foliage, surrounded
by darker shades of yellow, gold and dark green on interior foliage. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Crippsii' |
A
loose, open, upright, small tree with exceptionally bright yellow
foliage growing in full, elongated sprays. Grow in sun or filtered
shade; does well in full sun in Oregon. Shaded foliage is green.
Cultivated before 1901. |
12+"
per year. |
10+
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Dainty Doll' |
A
dainty dwarf Hinoki cypress with dark green foliage. When young, 'Dainty
Doll' exhibits a low rounded habit eventually maturing into an upright,
irregular spreader. A desirable plant for rock gardens and containers. |
3-6"
per year. |
2-5
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Ellie B.' |
This
miniature dwarf Hinoki cypress is similar to `Nana' with shining
dark green-layered foliage accented by cinnamon-brown stems. Originated
as a seedling selection and raised by Joel Spingarn of Baldwin,
Long Island, New York. |
Up
to 3" per year. |
To
2.5 ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Fernspray Gold' |
Bright
yellow foliage with shape reminiscent of a fern frond. This plant
is similar in appearance to 'Tetragona Aurea', differing in a broader
growth habit. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Filicoides Compacta' |
Another
unusual plant for the collector. Green, fern-like foliage on this
upright plant that will benefit from judicious pruning to maintain
a more compact shape. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Sun
to light shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Flabelliformis' |
Characteristic
dwarf Hinoki cypress foliage with rich emerald green color and three-dimensional
texture. The foliage cups downward at the ends of the branches,
adding a touch of softness and airiness. Interesting focal point
in rock and perennial gardens. |
3-6"
per year. |
2-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Gimborn Beauty' |
Beautiful
blue feathery foliage highlighted by a silvery underside is a delightful
change from the dwarf Hinoki found in most gardens. As 'Gimborn
Beauty' matures the foliage texture begins to take on the more recognizable
appearance of the dwarf green Hinoki from which it came. |
3-6"
per year. |
2-5
ft. |
Bluish
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Gnome' |
Rich
dark green congested foliage is displayed throughout the year on
this small bun-like plant. Minimal growth and the globose shape
of this cultivar is perfectly suited for trough or container planting. |
Up
to 3" per year. |
1.5-2.5
ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Golden
Sprite' |
Our
smallest golden Hinoki. A rounded, little bun-shaped plant with
small, thin foliage tipped bright yellow gradually shaded to green
toward the interior. An excellent trough or rock garden plant. Very
slow. |
Less
than 3" per year. |
1.5-2
ft. |
Yellow
|
Globose
|
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Goldilocks' |
This exciting new selection of Hinoki displays a denser, more refined and more uniform stature than the standard yellow C. o. ‘Aurea.’ Its zippy, lemon yellow color is exceptionally bright, and its flatter fans, strong, straight central leader and sturdy trunk make it a desirable garden plant. Site this tree where there is room for a large, dramatic conifer. |
9-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Yellow |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Graciosa' |
A
sport of 'Nana Gracilis' with medium-green, lacy foliage. Ascending
branches display silvery under-foliage. Develops into a compact,
conical-shaped, small tree. Introduced in 1935. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Hage' |
A
small, dense form with dark green foliage similar to 'Nana'. Very
slow "moss on a rock". Introduced by Wm. Hage and Co.,
Boskoop, Netherlands. |
1-2"
per year. |
Up
to 1.5 ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Sun
or partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Jean Iseli' |
Sculptural, superfine, and fun. This charming miniature Hinoki is an appropriate namesake for dwarf conifer pioneer Jean Iseli. Its tightly pressed fans of foliage swirl and dance into an elegant upright sculpture that packs big impact into a tiny package. The refined, true green foliage and measured growth pay tribute to the character and vision of the early conifer aficionado. This selection, named in memory of Iseli by John Oliver, originated from ‘Nana Gracilis’ seed given to Oliver Nursery in 1981. |
1-2"
per year. |
Up
to 2 ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Juniperoides' |
Very tight, very small, very closely held sprays of foliage give this miniature green Hinoki the appearance of a smooth, moss covered rock. Introduced from England in the 1920's, it resembles ‘Gnome’ in size, habit and growth rate, and makes a beautiful contribution to rock gardens, troughs and containers. |
1"
per year. |
Up
to1 ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Just Dandy' |
Compact sprays of dense, finely textured foliage decorate the branches of the low, rounded, spreading plants. Such tight foliage is usually associated with miniature selections that have extremely slow growth, but this superior cultivar grows comparatively faster. Ultimately wider than tall, ‘Just Dandy’ contributes unparalleled grace and beauty to small spaces throughout the year. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Kosteri'
|
This
tidy, dense form of the dwarf Hinoki cypress has light green, downward,
cupped foliage. Forms an irregular pyramid with age. Introduced
about 1915. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Lemon Twist' |
You gotta love ‘Lemon Twist.’ Its unusual, kinky foliage displays zesty yellow tips, producing a truly striking effect against the red bark of the stems. Some of the short, twisted branch tips develop an added curiosity: flattened, curved “cockscombs” that spiral back on themselves. The somewhat open, rounded plant grows as wide as tall. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade in the summer. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow/ Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Little Ann' |
Similar
to 'Nana Gracilis', however a little extra branch growth gives one
the sense of upward lifting arms covered with swirling fans of dark
green foliage. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Mariesii' |
This
multi-stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has short, thin foliage
which is variegated, creamy-white against dark-green. Does well
in full sun. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Meroke Twin' |
A
compact, upright selection with good gold color. New growth is bright
lemon-yellow. Shaded foliage is darker green. This unusual form
is a good yellow accent for a small space. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Narrow |
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Moonlight Lace' |
Lacy sprays of foliage on this sport of ‘Graciosa’ display a light dusting of creamy white variegation. Discovered at Iseli Nursery, ‘Moonlight Lace’ becomes a compact, conical tree with an open, layered habit. Beautiful texture and restrained variegation contribute a Japanese aesthetic and a bit of bright. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Nana' |
One
of the most diminutive forms of Hinoki cypress. 'Nana' is the perfect
miniature conifer for rock gardens, troughs or container gardens.
Its dark green foliage is tightly congested, forming a tiny mound
of year around color. |
1-2"
per year. |
Up
to 2 ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Nana
Gracilis' |
The
most popular dwarf Hinoki. Irregularly globose, developing an upright
habit with age. Dark-green, compact foliage. Partial shade or full
sun. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Nana
Lutea' |
A
compact, slow-growing, golden yellow selection which has become
very popular. A yellow counterpart to `Nana Gracilis'. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow
|
Upright
Broad |
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Pygmaea Aurescens' |
This
widespreading, flattened globe has distinctive-colored foliage:
bronze-green during the growing season and orange-copper in the
winter. A useful color accent. |
6-8"
per year. |
5-6
ft. |
Green
/ Bronze |
Spreading
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Reis Dwarf' |
An
unusual plant with both congested foliage and also very long, thin
foliage. The compact, congested foliage will reappear on the
long shoots giving a picturesque habit, enhanced with selective
pruning. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Repens' |
A
spreading form with grass-green foliage, mounds with age. 'Repens'
stays green all winter. Growth is dense and layered. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Spreading
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Rigid Dwarf' |
The
distinctive rigid upright branching pattern creates an attractive
ruffled effect. Rich green foliage against copper branch tips makes
an eye-catching color statement in any garden. Forms an irregular,
natural sculpture good for rock gardens, foundation plantings, or
perennial borders. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Saffron Spray'(Iseli) |
A
show-stopper! Sport from 'Chabo Yadori' with the same type of feathery
green juvenile foliage. The adult foliage has splashes of bright
golden yellow sprinkled uniformly throughout creating an exciting
color contrast. A new introduction from Iseli Nursery. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green/
Yellow Varie-
gated |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Snowkist' |
A
good rock garden accent with a habit lower than 'Nana Gracilis'
and slower. Interesting addition to a collection; its size will
not overwhelm companion plants. Dark green with creamy-white
variegated patches. |
2-4"
per year. |
2-3
ft. |
Green/
Yellow Varie-
gated |
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis
obtusa
'Spiralis' |
This
upright Hinoki is unusual, with its narrow form and deep dark green,
fine-textured foliage. Very slow growing with branches spiraling
outward and upward from the trunk. An everchanging, natural
sculpture. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Narrow |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Split Rock' |
The
bluest obtusa available anywhere! This compact, pyramidal plant
has both green adult and blue juvenile foliage, giving the plant
textural interest. |
6-8"
per year. |
5-6
ft. |
Bluish
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Sunny Swirl' |
The bold texture and bright color of this golden Hinoki make it an ideal accent to brighten the garden all year. Contorted, mahogany red branches make the gold-yellow-chartreuse foliage really stand out, and unusual cockscombs that occasionally develop on the twisting, threadlike foliage add to the striking texture. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade in the summer. |
3-6" per year |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow |
Upright
Broad |
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Torulosa' |
A
Hinoki with a twist, literally! A broad, upright plant with coarse,
threadlike foliage curled and contorted. New growth lighter green;
small cockscombs often form on new foliage tips. |
6-8"
per year. |
5-6
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Tsatsumi' |
A
dark green Hinoki cypress with rugose foliage that twists and curls.
Far fewer foliage fasciations than `Torulosa' and a more compact
habit. An excellent choice as an accent plant in rock gardens or
smaller landscapes. |
6-8"
per year. |
5-6
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Tsatsumi Gold' |
A curiosly attractive
conifer with yellow, thread-like foliage. Thin branches coil in and
about each other exposing the plant's reddish bark and light green
inner foliage. Almost unnoticed are the occasional small, contorted
cockscombs on new foliage tips. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Verdoni' |
A
dependable, yellow selection, faster-growing than 'Nana Lutea';
slower than 'Aurea'. The yellow foliage of `Verdoni' does not burn
in full sun. |
3-6"
per year |
3-5
ft. |
Yellow |
Upright
Broad |
Sun
to partial shade. |
-20
to -10 F |
Chamaecyparis obtusa
'Wycoff' |
This mid-size selection grows faster than ‘Nana Gracilis’ and other shrub-like Hinokis, but more slowly than the species and other tree types. It fills the in-between space in the landscape with graceful sprays of lively green foliage. A classy, open habit changes with age, starting out quite rounded and ending up more upright broad. Grow this choice selection in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
6-8"
per year. |
5-6
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
