SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'

COMMON NAME: Spiralis Hinoki Cypress, Falsecypress

GARDEN SIZE: 4 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow; up to 2-4″ per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun.

WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; Average water requirements

HABIT (FORM): Dwarf, narrow and densely-branched conifer; takes on a naturally sculpted appearance

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Dense sprays of dark green scale-like needles

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: n/a

PLANT ORIGIN: Central Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Not utilized by local wildlife. Deer resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning is preferred. Late winter or early summer is best.

PET SAFETY: ASPCA safety not provided