Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-25'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: fern-like leaves, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark green, soft fern-like foliage. With its rapid growth a good selection for hedging, though it can be pruned to be more dense and compact. Has been in production for many years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This Chamaecyparis has a unique type of moss-green, fernlike foliage of graceful arching form. It is densely branched, slow growing pyramidal form with gracefully curved limbs. Beautiful in Oriental Gardens. Some of the best textures found in shrubs are in the Chamaecyparis Genus. Great, dependable, beautiful shrubs.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Large sizes available for nursery pickup only . An irregular pyramid of twisting, pendulous, fern like branches of a rich dark forest green. Reaches 25' ultimately, but expect a shrub of 6-8' in 10 years.