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’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 ...

This is the second of two columns on dwarf conifers suitable for gardens in our region. Some are rare and hard to find. Keep your eyes open for them in area garden centers. Most of these can be found ...

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 ...