Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie'

Also Known As

Emelie Hinoki Falsecypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8a

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chamaecyparis obtusa ' Emelie ' - A miniature variety of Japanese Hionki Cypress. Nice green foliage on a small bun shaped plant. Propagates well and looks great! Plant named in 2005, in loving memory of Emelie Snyder, wife of Marvin Snyder ex-president of the American Conifer Society.

By: Kigi Nursery

A recently introduced miniature form of Hinoki Cypress named in memory of Emelie Snyder, beloved wife of Marvin Snyder. Very tight dark green growth forming a miniature ball. Grows to 10" in 10 years time. 6-8" plants for spring shipping.