Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form]

Also Known As

Koster Fast Form Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6"-8'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form] plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form] is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form]

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 IN - 8 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form]

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You will love the horizontal layering of the foliage on the 'Kosteri Fast Form'. It grows a little slower than 'Gracilis' and much faster than the dwarf 'Kosteri'. A great landscape plant, it has all the textural qualities of the dwarf form, but grows twice as fast.