Plume Retinospora

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa' Cupressaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Chase Brother's Nursery, Cornell Botanic Gardens

Description

Tree with a conical habit, reaching 10 to 20 m in height; branches outspread, branchlets featherycrispate; leaves needle-form, acute, somewhat spreading, 3 to 4 mm long, green, occasionally somewhat brownish in winter; fruits occasionally. Valued form with delicate foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

notable texture, winter interest