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Hinoki False Cypress 'Sarah Verkade'

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Riverside, IL | September 2013 | positive

This is a great little plant. Unlike most fussy small evergreens that look cute, this one is super-trouble free, colors pretty lightly in...Read More

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Hinoki False Cypress 'Sarah Verkade'

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