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Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182]

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis hodginsii
  • Cupressus hodginsii
  • Fujian Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 25'-60'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182] plant details

Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182] is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182]

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182]

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely rare native of China and Vietnam, this form collected by Dan Hinkley, a tree to 75 to 100 ft tall or so in its native habitat, in cultivation reaching 25 ft in a reasonable amount of time. This member of the cypress family has lovely sprays of red-tinted foliage, often silvery underneath. A pretty addition to any moist situation with careful drainage in dappled light to full sun. Not to be missed. Frost hardy to a little over 10F, USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182] plant

How to Grow Fokienia hodginsii [DJHC 182]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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