Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Contorta' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Contorta'
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Contorta'
USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Chamaecyparis obtusa ' Nana contorta ' A miniature contorted Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves are dark green with stems growing 2 inches a year. Leaves twist and curl at the end of the tear shaped stems. Found in 1949 by H. Den Ouden Nurseries, Boskoop, Holland. Very nice for small gardens.
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