Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdon' Cupressaceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

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