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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba'

Also Known As

  • Kamaeni Hiba Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 'Kamaeni Hiba'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf globose form with twisted foliage. Bright yellow at tips, light green in the interior.
Unique texture with its yellow sprays. Tolerates most sun locations without burning.
A mounding, dwarf form with twisted, clustered branches. The foliage is bright yellow when planted in full sun but is somewhat greener if grown in the shade. Growth Rate slow
A slow growing Hinoki Cypress with lacy golden thread like branches. It has an irregular upright habit and grows to a height of about 4' by 3' wide in 10 years. Large 24-28" plants in 1 gallon pots.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamaeni Hiba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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