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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta'

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Cupressaceae (The Cypress Family)
Geographic Origin:
Japan and East Asia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
5-8 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Foundation plantings
Flowering Season:
Not Applicable

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Distinctive conifer produces erect branches with flattened fern like, dark green foliage sprays. Slow to medium growth rate. This conifer will grow in sun on the coast, or part shade in hot inland climates. Well drained soil, moderate watering.