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 ...

As we ease into winter, our choices of what we'll add to our gardens shifts more to shrubs and trees, especially those that are evergreen. Conifers are near the top of many a gardener's list, but for ...

I noticed that my dwarf Hinoki cypress seems to have a lot of brown needles. They're all toward the middle or inside of the plant. The outside is still green. Is that a sign the plant is in trouble? A ...

When seeking some winter interest, the slender Hinoki false cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa "Gracilis") fits that garden need. This evergreen is tall with a narrow pyramidal form, fitting nicely in ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This dwarf cultivar of the hinoki ...

PROTECT VALUED BROADLEAF AND NEEDLED EVERGREENS against harmful winter wilting by spraying with an anti-desiccant such as Wilt-Pruf. All foliage surfaces should be sprayed in daylight when ...

Compact and conical, this small evergreen shrub has soft, fernlike leaves and is perfect for hedges, borders and containers. False cypress prefers moist, well-draining soil, and it benefits from ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.