Photo by Greer Gardens Inc.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'
Also Known As
- Ceramic Hinoki False Cypress
- Christmas Tree Ceramic Hinoki False Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 6'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kigi Nursery
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Garden photo gallery of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic' plant
How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ceramic'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
aka Hinoki Cypress
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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