An effective variety with rigid sprays of shell-like almost black-green foliage. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 40cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Rigid Dwarf’
An effective variety with rigid sprays of shell-like almost black-green foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Chamaecyparis |
|---|---|
| Species | obtusa |
| Varietry | 'Rigid Dwarf' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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