Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’
$137.99
Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis is a slow-growing dwarf Hinoki cypress with dense, shell-like dark green sprays and a rounded form that broadens into a compact cone with age.
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Description
Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis brings dense, shell-like sprays of dark green evergreen foliage to courtyards, rock gardens, foundation plantings, and large containers. Young plants form rounded bushes, while older specimens gradually develop a broad conical outline that gives a garden reliable structure throughout the year.
Plant it in moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil, in full sun or partial shade. Shelter the shrub from harsh winds and avoid waterlogged ground. Its naturally compact, slow-growing habit needs little routine pruning, making it a practical choice where an architectural evergreen is wanted without rapid growth.
Additional information
| Height | 150 cm – 250 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 100 cm – 150 cm |
| Synonyms | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis', Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis', Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis Std, Chamaecyparis pisifera Nana Gracilis |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, juniper scale, shoot-boring moths, and bagworms. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus, Phytophthora root diseases, juniper blight, and root rot may occur. |
| Pruning | Routine pruning is unnecessary; trim shaped plants twice yearly and remove only wayward shoots. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained, never waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from harsh winds. |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Cone, Round |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens, Zen Garden |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Architectural, Foundation Planting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Nana Gracilis Hinoki Falsecypress, Dwarf Hinoki-Cypress, Hinoki Cypress, Japanse dwergcipres Nana Gracilis |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012246, CHAOBNG00003G, CHAOBNG00005G, CHAOBNG0002G, CHAOBNG0005G-STD, CHAOBG00010G, CHAOBG0125BB |
| Usps | |
| Common Name | Dwarf Hinoki Falsecypress |