Plants in genus chamaecyparis
Chamaecyparis pisifera
Chamaecyparis pisifera, commonly known as false cypress, is a fast-growing conifer with distinctive blue, feathery foliage. This plant is known for its tight growth habit and soft, silver-gray leaves that resemble a storm cloud. It is a low-maintenance landscape plant, requiring occasional pruning to maintain its shape. Native to Japan, Chamaecyparis pisifera is often used in gardens for its unique texture and color. Its adaptability to various conditions makes it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their outdoor spaces. This conifer is also appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal.
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Chamaecyparis obtusa, commonly known as Hinoki cypress, is a slow-growing conifer with a compact, conical shape. It features dark green, fan-like branches and can reach up to 12.5 feet tall in ten years. This tree is native to Japan and is valued for its ornamental appeal and high-quality, rot-resistant wood.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Paul's Gold'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Paul's Gold' is a heat-tolerant conifer with cascading golden evergreen foliage. It matures to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, tolerating mild droughts. This slow-growing evergreen prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from spring fertilization.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Mop'
This plant has a compact and rounded low-growing habit with golden yellow weeping foliage. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and width, is cold hardy down to USDA Zone 4-8, and thrives in full sun with well-draining garden soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Dumosa'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Dumosa' is a grey blue moss cypress originating from the Berlin Botanic Garden around 1890. It forms a round grey ball about 3 feet in diameter with mossy foliage that feels like real rubber. This plant never needs pruning and is a unique addition to any garden.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' is a very slow-growing dwarf conifer, reaching 24 inches in 10 years. Its gold and white coloration makes it a beacon in the garden during winter. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens and adds a touch of elegance with its compact size and striking appearance.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta' is a compact shrub with deep green, shell-shaped foliage that maintains its color through winter. It is pest and disease resistant, requiring no pruning, and can be grown in the ground or containers.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Juniperoides'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Juniperoides' is the slowest and tiniest hinoki cypress, forming a tight bun of tiny green foliage. It reaches 3 feet tall and wide in 25 years, making it ideal for rock gardens or troughs. Its compact size and unique form make it a charming addition to any garden.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Chabo Yadori'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Chabo Yadori' is a slow-growing false cypress with alternating adult and juvenile foliage. It has an upright form and reaches 36 inches in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdon'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdon' is a twisty, golden-foliaged plant with a pyramidal shape, introduced in 1966. It grows to about 5 feet in 10 years and is known for its winter interest. This plant is suitable for sun to part sun and adds a unique texture to gardens.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold' is a slow-growing shrub with brilliant lime green, thread-like foliage. It has a low and compact growth habit and holds its color all summer. This deer-resistant plant thrives in full sun for the best coloring and is drought-tolerant once established.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minima Aureovariegata'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Minima Aureovariegata' is a small conifer with green and white variegated foliage, known for its feathery texture. This plant is suitable for sunny locations and is appreciated for its compact, bun-like shape. It is a perennial that can attract butterflies and is often used in garden designs for its unique appearance.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Webb Gold'
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Webb Gold' is a native Eastern white cedar with soft, creamy-gold, shaggy foliage. It grows upright to about 7 feet tall, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is well-suited for sunny locations and provides year-round interest with its evergreen nature.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lynn's Golden'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lynn's Golden' is a dwarf, upright hinoki cypress known for its layered golden foliage. This plant grows to 4 feet tall and 30 inches wide in 12 years, making it an attractive choice for both winter and summer gardens. Its easy-to-grow nature and striking coloration make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of gold to their landscape. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lynn's Golden' is suitable for sunny locations and can be used as a focal point or in mixed plantings. Its ornamental appeal and low maintenance needs make it a favorite among gardeners.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' is an evergreen with fern-like foliage and a loose, fluffy pyramid shape. It requires no pruning and is perfect for Asian or contemporary gardens. This plant is ideal for hedges, screens, and borders.
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. glauca
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. glauca is a strong upright tree with slightly weeping branches and blue-green foliage. This plant is native to the United States and attracts butterflies, making it a beautiful addition to sunny gardens.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni' is a unique evergreen with a compact, upright, conical shape. Its bright yellow-green foliage is cupped and features an irregular, undulating growth habit, with new growth showing an orange tint. This plant is deer resistant and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it a resilient choice for gardens. Its distinctive shape and color make it an attractive specimen plant.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Glauca Pendula'
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Glauca Pendula' is a striking tree with blue-grey foliage and pendulous branch ends. It reaches 10 feet tall in five years and thrives in moist conditions. This tree adds a unique, weeping form to landscapes, making it a standout feature.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Densa'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Densa' is a 1923 English introduction known for its congested dark green foliage, similar to C. obtusa 'Nana'. It has a slightly more open form and is ideal for rock gardens, adding a touch of evergreen beauty to the landscape.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Dust' is an upright conical shrub with bright gold tips, especially noticeable in winter. Its ferny foliage adds a unique texture to gardens, and it is well-suited for sunny locations. This false cypress is a great choice for adding year-round interest to landscapes.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Little Markey'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Little Markey' is a dwarf pyramidal hinoki cypress with bright gold, congested foliage. It grows to about 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide over ten years, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens. This plant is native to Japan and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa' is a faster-growing cultivar introduced in 1965, known for its lacy, green snowflake pattern foliage. It can reach 10 feet tall and 30 inches wide in ten years. The plant is suitable for sunny locations and adds a unique texture to garden designs. Its distinctive foliage pattern makes it a popular choice for ornamental planting.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' is a new hinoki cypress with bright gold foliage arranged in artistic swirls, forming a small informal pyramid. This plant is a dwarf version of C. obtusa 'Crippsii' and is appreciated for its unique appearance and ability to add structure to garden landscapes.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rubicon'
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rubicon' is an evergreen conifer discovered in 1971, growing to 12 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Its olive foliage turns purple in winter, and it forms multiple leaders. This plant has a tendency to splay open in heavy, wet snow and is a unique addition to gardens in need of vertical interest.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' is a dwarf conifer with unique crinkled green foliage and irregular, upright branches. Originating from Japan, this plant was introduced in the early 1990s and can reach a height of 6 feet and a width of 3 feet over nine years. It is well-suited for rock gardens and sunny locations.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' is a slow-growing hinoki cypress with contorted dark green branches and fan-shaped mutations. It can reach 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide in 10 years, making it a unique addition to any garden.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' is a dwarf hinoki cypress with twisting branches of deep green and bright white tips. This slow-growing plant forms a 12-inch by 12-inch mound over ten years, making it ideal for small gardens or bonsai. Its unique foliage and compact size make it a popular choice for ornamental planting.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Just Dandy'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Just Dandy' is a fast-growing miniature hinoki cypress, ideal for small gardens or rock gardens. It reaches a height of 18 inches and spreads up to 2 feet wide, forming a dense, evergreen shrub. This plant is known for its attractive green foliage and is a popular choice for creating a lush, textured landscape. It thrives in full sun to part sun and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' is a dwarf conifer with a charming fuzzy globe shape. Its silvery white-tipped foliage makes it a standout in small gardens. Over ten years, it can grow to about 3 feet tall and wide. This plant is native to Japan and thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas, attracting butterflies.