Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils. Shelter from wind.
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Torulosa’
('Twisted', Hinoki Cypress)
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Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
‘Torulosa’ is a slow-growing Hinoki cypress that typically forms a small upright pyramid to 4 ft. tall over the first 10 years, eventually maturing to 12 ft. tall. This compact conifer features twisted, contorted, thread-like branching clad with scale-like dark green foliage. It features spreading branches with flattened horizontal branchlets that droop at the ends. Dark green scale-like leaves in two sizes have white markings beneath. Crushed foliage is aromatic. Reddish brown bark will peel on mature trees. Small, 8-scaled, greenish-brown (female) to orange brown (male) cones.
Additional information
| Common Name | 'Twisted', Hinoki Cypress |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' |
| Container/Amount | 5-6' bag |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 10 ft. |
| Width | 8 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
