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 ...

'Tis the season to celebrate the evergreens in our lives as we prepare to give pride of place to the Christmas trees that represent everything bright and shiny about the holidays. Many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...