Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Splitrock'
Splitrock Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. 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 'Split Rock'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: conical, dwarf, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
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

One of the bluest of the C. obtusas, this slow, irregular growing shrub has both juvenile foliage and the ferny sprays of an adult... attractive and eye-catching. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Beautiful, soft juvenile foliage is a light, blue-green color on this fluffy dwarf. A spectacular slow-growing conifer with lovely texture. Mature foliage is dark green and scaly in texture, giving this plant a "split" appearance.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This is the bluest Hinoki available with a full, upright habit. It has both green adult foliage and blue juvenile foliage, giving this plant lots of textural interest.