Chamaecyparis obtusa ( Argentea Hinoki False Cypress )

This cultivar ‘Argentea’ is roughly cone-shaped and has white tipped new growth that becomes green. Blunt, paired leaves with ‘X’ markings underneath. This plant enjoys full sun and moist soil in a cooler climate. Good plant for landscape use. C. […]

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ( Pendula Cypress )

The cultivar, ‘Pendula’ grows to 10 feet in 30 years, eventually to 30 feet, with a spread of 3-10 feet. Produces weeping branch tips with yellowish green leaves. Takes damp soil conditions. C. nootkatensis is a medium large evergreen, under […]

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ( Compacta Cypress )

The cultivar, ‘Compacta’ grows to the height of 3-5 feet with a spread of 2 to 2-1/2 feet. Is of narrow, pyramidal form with blue green leaves. Handsome in containers. A small tree rather than a shrub. C. nootkatensis is […]

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ( Alaska-cedar )

C. nootkatensis is a medium large evergreen, under cultivation it usually does not exceed 30-45 feet tall, in the wild it grows to 90 feet high. The crown is conical with pendulous branches and dark bluish or grayish green foliage. […]

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ( Youngii False Cypress )

This thin cultivar ‘Youngii’ has thick, shiny, dark green leaves and is conical in shape. It has upright, contoring, spreading branches leading to sprayed foliage that is somewhat scaly. The buds and cones are small. This plant enjoys low humidity […]

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ( Wissel Cypress )

The cultivar, ‘Wisselii’ grows from 15-18 feet, higher in 15-20 years, with a spread of 4-5 feet. Is of slender, upright form with dark blue twisted foliage and irregular branches. Subject to insects and diseases, especially in hot, dry climates. […]