I’ve always been partial to Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana,’ commonly known as dwarf hinoki cypress. It is a miniature conifer that adds an elegant Japanese touch to the garden. There are many varieties ...

Dwarf hinoki cypress are among the most attractive conifers for the mixed border. The golden varieties add a cheery glow to the garden, especially in winter, when color is needed the most.

What: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Coralliformis’ or dwarf hinoki cypress, bears striking, twisted branches and thin, contorted foliage. The young twigs are bright orange-red and contrast nicely with the ...

What: Chamaecyparis obtusa “Nana Lutea,” commonly called golden dwarf Hinoki cypress, is a beautiful and dense-growing dwarf conifer the glows brilliantly in the garden. It has delicate tiny fans of ...

I purchased four golden dwarf Hinoki cypress trees as a holiday accent. I have put them in my breezeway, which is cool but would like to plant them in the yard. Do I need to do that before winter sets ...

What is small and green and glorious all year round? Yes, you guessed right, the dwarf specimen conifer. This is not your average 20-metre-tall Christmas tree. A number of larger specimen trees have ...

Q: I have a "dwarf" goldthread cypress that is no longer dwarf. It's about 6 feet tall and 7 feet wide. Is this prunable? If so, when? A: Dwarf plants aren't always small. All dwarf means is that the ...

Q: I planted a dwarf 'Templehof' Hinoki cypress on the northeast corner of my house to replace an overgrown yew. This plant seems to be hardly growing at all. I'm hoping for the 7- to 8-foot height ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...