Chamaecyparis Species N-O
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Updated 01-02-2010
These are literally the "False Cypresses". Chamaecyparis is a widespread genus with a very wide range of forms available.
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis - Nootka Cypress. Native of North West
America. Coastal. Likes high humidity. The foliage is dull green and coarse to touch. For
large garden. Noted for its extreme hardiness and ability to thrive in damp, low lying
ground. Not well known but a very handsome tree. A beautiful specimen that becomes more
pendulous with age. 2.5 metres high x 2 metres wide in 10 years in our
Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Aurea' - Golden Alaska Cedar. Is extremely hardy to cold and will thrive in damp low lying ground and along banks of streams. Brightest colour in spring and summer. Conical shape. 3 mtrs high x 2 mtrs wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Torwood' - This spectacular weeping form was selected by the late Ian McKean. It is the best weeping form we have seen in New Zealand. Jade Green & pyramidal. 8 metres high x 8 metres wide at the base in 10 years. Zone 4. |
| Cutting Grown (Stkd) | PB 6.5 | 90 cm high | $21.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa species
Updated 01-02-2010
These are the Hinoki Cypresses from Japan.
Chamaecyparis obtusa - Hinoki Cypress. Dark green foliage. Graceful, informal semi-weeping tree grown for timber. 4 metres high x 4 metres wide at base in 7 years in our Nursery/Garden. Not available this season.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Albovariegata' - Slow growing. Semi open habit. Irregular splashes of creamy white. Does well in many different situations. Conical shape. 1 metre high x 1 metre wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| PB 6.5 | 55 cm high x 55 cm wide | Not available this season |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Brigitt' - A coralliformis sport found at Cedar Lodge
Nurseries. Similar in growth habit and shape. Deep green with flat fasciated pieces
developing on many parts of plant. Slower growing than parent. Slightly flattened ball. 50
cm high x 75 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Brigitt's Beehive' - This plant, also found at our Nursery
is a neat form of the above. The shape is that of a true beehive
with the same deep green flat fasciated pieces of foliage. Very slow
growing. 80 cm high x 60 cm wide in 7 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
| 4.5 ltr HP | 25 cm high x 30 cm wide | $18.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Caespitosa' - One of the tiniest and slowest growing of all conifers. Forms very tight, dense bun. 15 cm high x 20 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4 |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 12 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Charbo Yadori' - Formerly known a Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ericoides'. Green juvenile foliage with branchlets here and there carrying adult obtusa foliage. Dense growth but irregular. Rather unusual. 1.5 metres high x 1 metre wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| PB 9.5 | 45 cm high x 40 cm wide | $18.50 |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Chicane' - Plain green sport from Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Albovariegata'. Very impressive dark green. Wonderful curled foliage
typical of the obtusa family i.e. 'Tempelhof'. This plant has real character in that it
twists and turns in various ways. Great for a Japanese garden or for Bonsai. It is quite
fast growing and unlike any other obtusa we are growing. Informal and irregular. 1.5
metres high x 80 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| 3.1 ltr HP | 25 cm high x 25 cm wide | $21.50 |
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| 1.5 ltr HP | 15 cm high x 10 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucious' - A compliment to any garden. Informal, compact bush. Has the typical curled foliage of the obtusa family with impressive golden yellow colour. Approx. 1.6 metres high x 1.6 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| PB 9.5 | 35 cm high x 35 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Contorta' - A slow growing plant. Twiglets twisted. Very desirable for small garden. Conical dwarf form. 40 cm high x 30 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| 3 ltr HP | 18 cm high x 18 cm wide | $22.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Coralliformis' - Contorted threadlike growth. Slowly builds into a bush which looks great among rocks. 70 cm each way in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' - Golden Hinoki Cypress. Deep golden -yellow. Graceful. A very popular garden subject. Informal habit and semi weeping. Zone 4. 3 metres high x 1.5 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. This is a good species for a hedge. |
| PB 6.5 (Stkd) | 70 cm high | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' - (Johnson's Form). This Conifer has now been renamed - Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pasadena'. Pasadena is a suburb in Auckland where Mr. Johnson had his Nursery. In discussion with a current staff member of Totara Grove Nurseries who worked with Mr. Johnson, it was decided to call this wonderful cultivar after that area still known to some in the Auckland region. For further description and sizes see Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pasadena'
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Densa' - Very small, very slow. Ideal for troughs / tubs. A very tight little bun. 10 cm high x 20 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4 |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 14 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ericifolia' - Blue-green juvenile foliage. Neat, compact shrub. 1.3 metres high x 90 cm wide in 10 years. Zone 4. |
| PB 6.5 | 55 cm high x 50 cm wide | Not available |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ericoides' Now known as Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Charbo Yadori'.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' - Golden Fernspray Cypress. Bright gold fern like foliage. Arching, slightly weeping sprays. A little shade can be an advantage. 2 metres high x 1.5 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| PB 6.5 (Staked) | 70 cm high | $18.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Flabelliformis' - Whorled fans of deep green. Attractively uneven. Very slow growing. A delightful pointed squat pyramid. 35 cm high and wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| 3 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 18 cm wide | $22.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimbornes Beauty' - (seedlings) Description not available.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Sprite' - A golden tennis ball. Very tight and very small. Needs protection from sun in early years. 4 cm high x11 cm wide in 2 years. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 5 cm high x 10 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Gold Lace' - A sport from Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Youngii'. Found at Cedar Lodge Nursery. Very attractive bright gold dwarf shrub. Foliage swirls open lacey pattern. Needs full sun for best yellow colour. 1.5 metres high x 1.3 metres wide in
10 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
| PB 9.5 | 60 cm high x 50 cm wide | Not available |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa' - (seedling) A "gracious" sport of 'Nana Gracilis'. A bright green conifer, with loose habit. |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Green Wave' - Irregular open sprays of lighter green. Dainty foliage forming upright, informal, mounded, dwarf bush. Not as dense as other 'Nana' forms. Ideal for courtyard or rockery. 1 metre each way in 10 years. |
| PB 6.5 | 25 cm high x 30 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Hage' - Very dwarf form similar to 'Nana' but more dense and more globose. 40 cm high x 40 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 13 cm high x 17 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Hannah' - A new addition to our collection, selected from a batch of
seedlings. 'Hannah' is a small, distinct bush with green foliage held in tight clusters
all of which are weeping at the tips. 1.1 metres high x 1 metre wide in 10 years
in our Nursery/Garden. The year
2000 is the first year of sale. |
| 3.1 ltr HP | 25 cm high x 20 cm wide | $23.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Hillock' - Parent, an obtusa seedling. One of the tightest obtusa dwarf cultivars we have seen. A very odd shaped compact plant. 35 cm high x 35 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4 |
| 1.5 ltr HP | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Juniperoides' - Dark foliage in fan shaped sprays. A very low mound. Rare. Very dwarf globose conifer. 25 cm high x 35 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 16 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Juniperoides Compacta' - Smaller in all respects than the previous form. Lower, more dense. Foliage yellow green. 20 cm high x 25 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 7 cm high x 10 cm wide | $20.50 |
| 3 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 17 cm wide | $23.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosterii' - A delightfully informal habit with curiously twisted lush green foliage. Distinctive. A most attractive form. 80 cm high and wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 4.5 ltr HP | 25 cm high x 25 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Lenny's Star' - A new addition to our collection, selected from a batch of
seedlings. 'Lenny's Star' is a very dwarf Golden Hinoki Cypress of upright habit. Full sun
brings out the colour in the compact irregular tufted foliage. This lovely Conifer would
be ideal for the narrow border garden. 80 cm high x 40 cm wide in 10 years
in our Nursery/Garden. The year 2000
is the first year of sale. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 13 cm high x 12 cm wide | $23.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lutea Nova' - More lacy looking than Ch. obtusa 'Crippsii' but similar, with open habit of growth. A very bright yellow which is rather sensitive to sun when very young. Suggest planting with shade for its early years then cut shade out. It is then an outstanding tree. Also excellent in semi shade to brighten the area. Height in 10 years depends on whether planted in sun or shade. 2-4 metres high x 2 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides' - Haphazardly clothed in clusters of rich green cord like foliage. Irregular, informal shape adding character to any garden. 2 metres high x 1.3 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4 .
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lycopodioides Aurea' - A colour variation of the preceding cultivar. The lemon yellow colour not all that bright until spring when the whole plant facing the sun brightens on the tips. 2 metres high x 1 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa 'Marble Mountain' - A new addition to our collection, selected from a batch
of seedlings. 'Marble Mountain' is a very narrow upright form of the Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. Has the typical rounded obtuse foliage with a lovely dark green colour. An ideal companion
plant in a narrow border for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lenny's Star'. 1
metre high x 50 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
| 4.5 ltr HP | 20 cm high x 20 cm wide | $23.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' - A very attractive slow growing bush. Will develop into a conical bush with milk white variegation in the foliage. Variegation turning yellowish in winter. Looks great in sun or shade. 1 metres high x 60 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 4.5 ltr HP | 30 cm high x 30 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Minima' - A small compact conifer with light green
foliage. 25 cm high x 40 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 14 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' - A much sought after dwarf conifer, making a shrub more broad than high. 45 cm x 60 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 3 ltr HP | 20 cm high x 20 cm wide | $21.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Aurea' - Bright golden yellow in spring and summer. Bronzy gold in cold winters. Broadly conical. 80 cm high x 80 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| PB 6.5 | 40 cm high x 35 cm wide | $20.50 |
| 3 ltr HP | 30 cm high x 25 cm wide | $19.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' - A very attractive, dense growing, bush with rich lustrous green, healthy looking foliage and a rugged, picturesque outline. Pyramidal. 1 metre high x 70 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 3.1 ltr HP | 15 cm high x 20 cm wide | $19.00 |
| 4.5 ltr HP | 20 cm high x 20 cm wide | $21.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' - Very compact like Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'. A much brighter yellow all year around, than Cham. obtusa 'Nana Aurea'. Keeps good colour in semi shade. Slow growing dwarf. 90 cm high x 80 cm wide in 10 yrs in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 3.1 ltr HP | 15 cm high x 15 cm wide | $20.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Verdonii' - Upright, compact habit but very slow growing. Deep gold winter colour. 65 cm high x 70 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pasadena' - (Formally Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' - 'Johnson's Form'. Has heavier foliage than 'Crippsii'. Needs full sun to bring out best colour. Has graceful, informal semi weeping habit. A very unusual tree that can add character to any garden. Should be planted much more often than it is. Approx 2 - 3 metres high x 1.5 metres wide (if not trimmed) in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| PB 6.5 (Staked) | 80 cm high | $18.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Pygmaea' -A distinct attractive form with flat, fan-shaped sprays lying closely, one above the other. Stems are orange brown with plant turning bronze green in winter. 1 .2 metres high x 90 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| PB 6.5 | 25 cm high x 30 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Raraflora' - Whorled branchlets of lovely dark green, upright habit, with character and charm. 60 cm high x 50 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 3 ltr HP | 20 cm high x 23 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rigid Dwarf ' - Previously known as Cham. obtusa 'Nana Rigida'. This is a distinct form, of dense upright growth and stiff rigid appearance. Dark green foliage. 30 cm high x 35 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10 cm high x 15 cm wide | $20.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sanderii' See Thuja orientalis 'Sanderii'.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Sunspray' - Very attractive upright, informal pyramidal habit. Bright creamy golden swirled sprays. Similar to Cham. obtusa 'Confucious' but seems to be slower growing. 1.6 metres high x 1.7 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
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Chamaecyparis
obtusa ' Takaka' - A new addition to our collection, selected from a batch of
seedlings. A most unusual slow growing bush. Very small tufted clusters of bright green
foliage. 45 cm high x 40 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. The year 2000 is the first year of sale. |
| 1.5 ltr HP | 10cm high x 10 cm wide | $23.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tempelhof - Dark rich green with brownish tinge in winter. Eventually builds into a dense conical bush. 1.2 metres high x 1 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| PB 6.5 | 20 cm high x 25 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ' Tetragona Aurea' - Golden moss-like tufted branches pointing upwards. Well clothed and slow growing. Very ornamental. 2 metres high x 1 metre wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4.
| PB6.5 (Stkd) | 90 cm high x 50 cm wide | Not available this season |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tonia' - Similar to Cham. obtusa 'Nana' with white flecks on some tips. Just as slow growing. Can add a little colour to a semi shady situation. Full sun preferable. 50 cm both ways in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| 3 ltr HP | 20 cm high x 20 cm wide | $19.00 |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Youngii' - Similar to Cham. obtusa 'Nana Aurea' but developes on a more grand scale. A very attractive plant. 2.5 metres high x 2 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 4. |
| PB 9.5 | 35 cm high x 30 cm wide | $19.50 |
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