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‘Blue Feathers’

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

'Blue Feathers'

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  • Unique texture
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Blue Feathers' hinoki cypress lives up to its name with feathery blue foliage which is particularly showy when young. Branches twist upward to expose the blue underside of each branch - very unusual.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Blue

Soil

Hinoki cypress does best in moist, well-drained soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Little needed; May be trimmed or pruned in late spring/early summer if desired.

Uses

Specimen planting; foundation plantings

Features: Evergreen, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Blue foliage

Features: Evergreen, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Chamaecyparis, Common name: False Cypress, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Blue foliage