Chamaecyparis o. 'Teddy Bear' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hinoki cypress 'Teddy Bear' (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a shrub that grows round, compact and dwarf and usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and a width of approx. 40 cm. Its scaly, glossy leaves have a medium green colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

leaves
The Hinoki cypress 'Teddy Bear' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, glossy, scale-like.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Hinoki cypress 'Teddy Bear' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hinoki cypress 'Teddy Bear' is round, compact and dwarf in habit.

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 soil 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.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary