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Chamaecyparis obtusa Filicoides Compacta
Compact Fernspray Cypress
- » Graceful, arching evergreen
- » Frond-like branches
- » Compact habit
- » Dark green foliage
- » Great specimen
- » Drought tolerant
- » Slow growing
- » Beautiful in landscape or container
- Category:Conifer
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:6-8 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This unique slow growing cultivar has a compact habit with dark green foliage arranged in appealing narrow fern-like sprays . 'Filicoides Compacta' is a pyramidal evergreen with graceful, arching limbs, and the tapering branches create a unique texture and make for an excellent garden specimen or a striking container plant.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chamaecyparis obtusa Filicoides Compacta
Grows best in full sun but tolerates light shade. It adapts to a variety of well drained soils. Once established it is very drought tolerant. Prune if desired to keep its compact shape or to remove dead, broken or poorly formed branches.