Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'
Fernspray Hinoki Falsecypress

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage:
Green (Evergreen, fernspray foliage)
 Fruit:
Brown (Small cones; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
10-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-16 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Faily tolerant of soil type, as long as it is well-drained; does not tolerate wet soils or poor drainage
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are small and scale-like, with the lateral pair being twice as long as the central pair. Dark green above, underside with waxy, white X-shaped markings. Reddish brown peeling bark. Globose fruits are 1/3-3/8" dia. with 8 scales.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 277
  • Foundation 183
  • Rock Garden 50
  • Specimen 602
  • Notable Texture 278
  • Slow Growth Rate 269

    • Additional Information

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' is a slow-growing, irregularly-branched, open shrub or small tree that has straggly branches with clusters of fernspray foliage. This plant grows well in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.

    2 Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' found

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    Number Accession ID Location
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