Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte' Web Specials

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte' Web SpecialsThis interesting dwarf Hinoki cypress has twisted stems bearing dense sprays of scale like, golden yellow to yellow green leaves. It is mound forming growing to only 18 inches tall x 24 inches wide in 10 years time. The twisted thread like leaves set it apart from all of the other Hinoki types. This cultivar would look great planted near big bold foliage plants like hosta. Hardy to 30 degrees F. Zone 4.

Likes full sun

so will become an excellent screening plant

The plant seems to stay much lower than 'Crater Lake' being around 3-4 ft tall in 10 years

as it relates to the parent cultivar

only growing to 5 feet tall in 10 years

Another benefit for bird lovers

The sport of Horstmann's Silberlocke was selected by Jorge Kohout for its compact growth and display of the silver undersides of its leaves

adding color to the center of the flower

becoming 6 ft in height over time

Heavily textured leaves adorn the somewhat open growing plant

Adorable Satsuki type azalea with small light pink to coral shaded blossoms

Ria Hardijzer resembles an azalea with smaller leaves