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Posted 04/28/2023 in Tree

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'

A very slow growing, narrow, irregular upright growing selection of Hinoki cypress with distinctive and desirable twisted branches holding shell-like, dark- green sprays of foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 2.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide, an annual growth rate of 2 to 3 inches.

Post Details

Latin Name
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'
Common Name
Spiralis Hinoki Cypress
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Special Interest
Winter Interest
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-12 ft
Spread
4-10 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A very slow growing, narrow, irregular upright growing selection of Hinoki cypress with distinctive and desirable twisted branches holding shell-like, dark- green sprays of foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 2.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide, an annual growth rate of 2 to 3 inches.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar is slow-growing with an upright form that has a twisted trunk.

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