Coralliformis Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Coralliformis'

Coralliformis Hinoki Cypress is a dwarf evergreen conifer shrub that forms a pyramidal habit with curling, interlacing branches and thread-like splays of green foliage.  Best color in full sun and average well-drained soil.  Very drought tolerant once established, and deer resistant.  It grows very slowly, but can eventually reach 10 ft.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water regularly but needs well-drained soil.  Juniper blight, root rot, and certain insect pests such as bagworms can be issues if soil to wet. Shelter from hard winds.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, Foundation Planting, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Heavenly Bamboo, Azalea, Japanese Maple

IMAGES: F. D. Richards, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Coralliformis' 2015 (1)+(2), (2) Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Coralliformis' 2012

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.