Thujopsis dolabrata - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) is a small tree that grows in a cone shape and usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its scaly, leathery leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Thujopsis dolabrata from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones

leaves
The Hiba is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, leathery and scale-like.

Bark
Red-brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Hiba has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hiba is a conical small tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. As a rule, it grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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.

Fruit
The brown, oval cones of Thujopsis dolabrata are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones have a blue-green colour.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Thujopsis dolabrata is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.