Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf'
Also Known As
- Rigid Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf' plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Rigid Dwarf'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An upright narrow 4-5' plant. The deep green fan shaped needles create a small focal point.
By: Gossler Farms
Dark green foliage develops into a shrub with stiff, upright branching. Grows 3-6 inches a year.
Similar in growth to 'Nana Gracilis' yet maintains a more stiff, upright branching habit.
By: Garden World
Dark green leaves with tear-drop shaped tips, upright, irregular shape.
DWARF. This is a deep green form that grows narrowly upright. This plant grows 3-6" a year and will be 3' in 25 years.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf' plant
How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Fruit
- brown
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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