What is the smallest hinoki cypress?
Types of Dwarf Hinoki Cypress One of the smallest varieties of hinoki cypress is the ‘Torulosa Dwarf’ cultivar (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Torulosa Dwarf’, zones 4-8), which has maximum heights of 3 feet. This is a slow-growing tree that can take up to 10 years to reach a height of 18 inches.
How much sun does a dwarf Hinoki cypress need?
Full sun
Full sun or part shade. * Care: Virtually none after watering enough to establish roots over first season. Scattering of Holly-tone or similar organic, acidifying granular fertilizer is helpful each spring but not absolutely necessary. Pruning not needed if you allow for 5 to 6 feet of width.
How fast does dwarf hinoki grow?
It is extremely slow growing, however, putting on just one to three inches of growth each year and remaining flat-topped or rounded during the first decade of its life in the garden. Origin: A dwarf cultivar of the species Chamaecyparis obtusa, a large evergreen tree native to Japan.
Why is my dwarf Hinoki cypress turning brown?
Dwarf cypress requires full to partial sunlight, good drainage and plenty of water. Too much or too little light or water can cause the plant to turn brown and eventually die. Take a soil test to be sure the plant has access to the proper nutrients. Apply a foliar spray to help the plant green more quickly.
Can I cut the top off Hinoki cypress?
When the upright branches of a Hinoki cypress tree forks, you can prune it. Cut into new wood, rather than the older brown branches. Prune back dead branches, as well as those that seem out of place, in order to keep the tree looking its best. Ideally, prune during the summer months.
How do you shape a Hinoki cypress?
Prune to shape the tree or for size control, but very lightly. Snip only new growth, those young stems that are green and flexible. Make the cuts just above a lateral branch. Do not prune into the brown aged stems, because they will not grow back, as Hinoki cypress does not form new buds on old wood.
How do you take care of dwarf cypress?
These plants require a good watering at least once a week during dry weather but need to be planted in well-drained soil or potting mixes. Dwarf cypress trees left in standing water are very susceptible to root rot, which is often fatal.
Do Hinoki cypress lose their leaves?
Many evergreens such as Chamaecyparis (Hinoki Cypress), Thuja (Arborvitae), fir, pine, cedar, hemlock and spruce lose some of their needles every year and may go through a major shedding every three to five years. To examine, look at your tree carefully.