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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

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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.
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.
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

See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

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
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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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
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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aka Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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