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    Also Known As

    • Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True'
    • Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - bright 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our plant of C. obtusa 'Nana' is 50 years old and is a pyramidal form 18”x 18”. The lovely twisted fans of foliage are deep green year around.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Dark-green foliage is arranged in a beautiful, swirling pattern. This compact, dwarf conifer makes an excellent rock garden plant and is great for bonsai.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Though found over 140 years ago it still remains one of the best miniature conifers. With its slow growth and dense form makes a good choice for the rock garden or containers. The large specimens are magnificent. Filtered to full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A popular choice for the miniature gardener. This reliable, slow-growing dwarf hinoki wears wonderfully rich, green and yellow foliage, turning into a darker emerald green as the branch goes toward the trunk - just lovely! Trim away the bottom branches to expose some of the trunk to turn it into a tree shape. Deep, rich, green and yellow foliage. Upright broad in shape. Growth rate is 3 to 6"/yr - less than 2" here in the Seattle area. Hardy to -20 °F or zone 5. Heat zones 8-1. Full sun or cool sun. Regular water with well drained soil. If in a pot, let dry out to barely damp in between to avoid over watering. Shelter the pot from the extreme hot sun in late afternoon in the summer

    By: Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center

    Dwarf tight dark green slow growing conifer

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Wonderful dark green foliage forms tiny mounds of year-round color. Great for troughs or container gardening. Will grow 1-2" per year with an overall height of 1-2' in ten years. One of the smallest forms of Hinoki Cypress. Great for rock and container gardening. Wonderful year-round interest.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Dark green leaves rounded at tips, irregular shape. Good in Rock gardens or containers. Hardy to zone 5.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Very slow growing type. A 90 year-old specimen was 20" by 24". Obviously, easily kept small. Very dwarf, very compact and right, globose, green foliage. Small cones follow small, insignificant blooms. This is a true miniature and is often confused in the trade (most often the plants sold under this name are C. obtusa 'Nana Compacta'.). The true plant was introduced by Dr. von Siebold around 1860. After 10 years, the height and width will be about 8" by 7-9". Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' is believed by many conifer growers to be the one of tiniest of all the dwarf Hinoki Cypress. Its slow growth rate of approx. 1/2" inch a year means this baby is going to take awhile to outgrow a trough or container. The sculptural habit of its tight but irregular form makes 'Nana' a focal point in miniature gardens.

    By: Avant Gardens

    The sculptural deep green foliage for which the species is highly prized on a very slow-growing dwarf form. Outstanding in the rock garden or dwarf conifer border. AGM winner.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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
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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
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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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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta'

    aka Compact Fernspray Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta' foliage by plant lust
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