Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

Also Known As

Mariesii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional 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 'Mariesii'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The lacy sprays of this open cone-shaped miniature (to 1' in 10 years) are variegated with creamy-white during summer and yellow-green during winter. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Yellow-tipped string-like foliage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This multi-stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-white against dark-green. Does well in full sun. Growth Rate 3-6" yr

By: Garden World

Lacy foliage, with creamy speckles, whiter in more shade, globose when young, becomes more upright Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

DWARF. This attractive, slow growing plant has a low, rounded growth habit and reaches only 3' at maturity. The thin, feathery foliage is yellowish white in summer, deepening to a yellowish green in winter. The strong growing tips can be cut back to create even more denseness.