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Hinoki False Cypress 'Meroke Twin'

Chamaecyparisobtusa

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)

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Species

obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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suewylan

North Fork, CA (Zone 7b) | September 2010 | neutral

I bought this at Roger's Gardens and I believe it's a very slow grower or miniature. It has grown from 7 inces to 12 inches in four years.

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Hinoki False Cypress 'Meroke Twin'

Chamaecyparisobtusa

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