Taxon

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Wells Special'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Wells Special' - Wells Special hinoki false cypress
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Common name: Wells Special hinoki false cypress
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution: Species native to Japan and Taiwan
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A narrow, upright, intermediate size tree 10-15' tall by 5-6' wide. Foliage is scale-like, very dark green, with the branches being somewhat arching. This evergreen shrub has been described in the literature as one of the nicer, larger growing selections of this species - but keep in mind it is slow-growing! Great used in the shrub border or foundation planting.
Links: American Conifer Society Database

Locations

  • 1: CON: CM13 (CM13) • Accession: D1996-0356.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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