Chamaecyparis o. 'Contorta' - P9 (ORDER X 84 PIECES)

Description
The Hinoki cypress 'Contorta' (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a tree or shrub that grows in a rounded, irregular shape and usually reaches a height of around 10 m and a width of around 3 m. Its scale-like, glossy leaves are silvery or greenish-white in colour. This tree is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

Leaves
The Hinoki cypress 'Contorta' is evergreen. Its needles are silvery, greenish-white, glossy and scale-like.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Hinoki cypress 'Contorta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hinoki cypress 'Contorta' has a rounded and bizarre structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary