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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

    Also Known As

    • Chamaecyparis 'Torrulosa'
    • Cupressus obtusa 'Torulosa'
    • Contorted Hinoki Cypress
    • Twisted Hinoki Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: contorted, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A distinctive dwarf Hinoki with contorted branches of dark green thread-like foliage. Reaches 6-8' in ten years. 18 - 24" plants in 1 gallon pots.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Dwarf conifer. A very slow somewhat irregular growing pyramid with twisted and contorted branches, reddish bark and dark green foliage. The habit is dwarf and it grows to about 10' tall. It would make an outstanding curosity in many situations. 6-8' in ten years.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Twisted flattened branches, foliage tips may be fasciated. irregular shape becomes pyramidal USDA Zones 5-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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