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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column'

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Blue Feathers'
  • Blue Feathers Hinoki False Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional 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 'Ivan's Column'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, twining, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The juvenile foliage of this compact tree/shrub twists upward, exposing the pretty bluish underside of each leaf; very handsome. S/M
Lacy juvenile foliage is powder-blue. feathery sprays look more like C. pisifera.
A compact dwarf Hinoki with soft dense blue foliage. Small, narrow size will fit perfectly into any garden! Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually
This very nice blue form was found by Ivan Aarneson as a sport in Canby, Oregon around 1979. An upright plant of mostly juvenile foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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