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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.
Slow growing cultivar of Hinoki Cypress with upright form and dark green foliage.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form] plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' [Fast Form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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aka Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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