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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
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.
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.
Bluish foliage rounded at tips, irregular shape, becomes pyramidal. USDA zones 5-8.
A slow growing sport of Hinoki Cypress 'Nana Gracilis.' Juvenile foliage will change with age.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock'

  • 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
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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