| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gemstone' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Gemstone Hinoki Cypress is a dense and dramatic garden evergreen, featuring tightly layered fans with darker and lighter shades of green, on an artistic conical form; a special shrub for both color and texture in the garden, best used as an accent; prefers humid conditions.
Gemstone Hinoki Cypress selected at Iseli Nursery from thousands of ‘Nana Gracilis’ seedlings, displays an unusual blend of color and texture. Its tightly layered, green fans are alive with darker and lighter shades, and plants are so dense that a single specimen can lend extraordinary character to a small space.
Gemstone Hinoki Falsecypress is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Dwarf: 1-3″/year
Broad Upright
Common Name: Falsecypress, Hinoki cypress, cypress
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| More About Gemstone Hinoki Cypress |
| Height: 2 ft |
Spread: 1.5 ft |
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Gemstone Hinoki Falsecypress does best in partial sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Gemstone Hinoki Falsecypress makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
