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Hinoki False Cypress 'Confucius'

Chamaecyparisobtusa

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Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)

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Species

obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

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Danielsville, GA | October 2013 | positive

Outstanding yellow tipped Hinoki cypress that does not outgrow its space like 'Crippsii' can/will. Our 'Confucius' has done great in full...Read More

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