Hinoki Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdon'
Cupressaceae
Growth habit
Dwarf Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Iseli Nursery, Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery
Description
An upright, very slow growing plant witha habit like that of 'Nana Gracilis'. It develops slowly into a naturally irregular, compact pyramid witha softly drooping leader. Fans of dense, clean bright yellow decorate the plant and new foliage and stems display hints of orange. In ten years 50 × 30cm. Good tolerance to sun. Originated by WH Rgers & Sons, UK in the 1910s. Named after Rogers' Nursery proprietor, B.G. Verdon, and introduced just before 1966.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
dwarf conifer, winter interest, foliage characteristics