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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'

    Also Known As

    • Spiralis Hinoki Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' is a moderate-growing, 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 'Spiralis'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, columnar, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, twining, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 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

    Distinctively twisted and cupped branches distinguish this dwarf, conically-upright conifer; slow growth to 2'. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Dramatic form on this upright hinoki cypress is characterized by dark green foliage and swirling branches. One of the most unique Hinoki cypress

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Has swirling deep green needles on somewhat twisted stems. This upright grower will get 4’ tall and 2’ wide.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Dark green foliage grows in a spiral, upright and outward pattern. Forms an unusual obelisk in the garden.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    This upright Hinoki has a narrow form and a deep dark green texture. It is slow growing 3-6" per year with branches spiraling outward and upward from the trunk. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Nice dwarf upright Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Deep green leaves on tight stems on an upright narrow plant. Leaves almost in twisted whorls. Good for troughs. Found around 1939 in England.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Wonderful textured, slow growing, narrow conical, deep green conifer that grows to about 5'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'

    • 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

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    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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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    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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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    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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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    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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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    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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