Boulevard Cypress This popular, silvery blue tree boasts soft, plumy foliage and a full, pyramidal habit with somewhat open branching. In its natural form, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ makes a colorful backdrop for other plants or an excellent choice for filling a corner or screening a view. And, since it responds well to training and shearing, a well-sculpted […]
Blue Moon Sawara Cypress The bright steel blue foliage of Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Blue Moon’ adds a special color element to the garden, featuring short stiff branches covered with juvenile foliage that develop into a tight, compact ball with minimal shearing required to maintain its tidy form. ‘Blue Moon’ can be planted as a single color accent or […]
Angel Hair Threadbranch Cypress Very fine textured threadbranch foliage is the main feature of Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Angel Hair’. With slower growth and thinner foliage than ‘Filifera’, it adds a light airy element to the garden. It was found in southern New York by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery. Garden Size: 6’H x 6’W Dwarf: […]
Verdoni Hinoki Cypress The dependable, mid-size Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Verdoni’ displays clean, bright yellow fans of dense foliage and a gently drooping leader. Each tree slowly develops into a naturally irregular, compact pyramid that makes a dramatic addition to small garden spaces and large containers throughout the year. ‘Verdoni’ demonstrates good sun tolerance but benefits from afternoon shade in the […]
Thoweil Hinoki Cypress A slow grower, Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Thoweil’ will make a great feature specimen in the garden when creatively placed for 360° viewing. Its small, deep green foliage and naturally sculpted narrow upright habit make it a unique and stately addition to the garden. Alone in a container, it may be a featured patio specimen. Garden […]
Sunny Swirl Hinoki Cypress Bold texture and colorful foliage distinguish the narrow, upright, golden, Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunny Swirl’. Stiff, contorted branches with mahogany red bark contrast dramatically with the twisting, coarse, threadlike foliage. The unique foliage displays shades that vary from yellow to gold and even chartreuse toward the interior. Unusual cockscombs occasionally develop at the tips […]
Sunlight Lace Hinoki Cypress Bright lemon yellow foliage of Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunlight Lace adorns this light airy tree with texture reminiscent of fine lace. Place near conifers of green or blue and you will create a focal point of year-round color. ‘Sunlight Lace’ will achieve the most intense color in full sun, but late afternoon shade will provide […]
Spiralis Hinoki Cypress Few trees can claim the dramatic architectural quality of the incredible Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Spiralis’. A striking narrow habit and attractive bark contribute to the beauty of each specimen. But it is the very dense, finely textured foliage naturally sculpted on spiraling branches that account for the awe factor. Slow growing and ideal for large […]
Reis Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Branches of Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Reis Dwarf’ emerge as long, kinky tendrils that resemble those of Chamaecyparis obtusa. They gradually fill out through spring and summer, taking on sculptural forms that look like crooked, up-stretched arms, each one adorned with compact, medium green fans of foliage. This selection responds well to selective pruning to accentuate […]
True Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana’, introduced in 1867, remains a highly regarded industry standard. Superior features explain the reason: tightly cupped fans of dark green, highly congested foliage form a dense, miniature mound that contributes beautifully to small-scale plantings, including rock gardens, troughs and container gardens. Reliable year-round performance and very slow growth assure […]
