Thujopsis Species, False Arborvitae, Hiba Arborvitae, Japanese Hiba Cypress

Thujopsisdolabrata

Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thujopsis (thoo-YOP-sis)
Species
dolabrata (dol-uh-BRAY-tuh)
Synonym
Thujopsis dolobrata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Fayetteville, NY (Zone 5a) | May 2013 | neutral

I also saw this beautiful shrub at Highland Park in Rochester, NY. I was just able to buy a small start of one and am hoping it will gro...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2009 | neutral


Editor's Note

The species is sometimes incorrectly spelled dolobrata. We have added that as a synonym to...Read More

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