Thujopsis dolabrata – Thujopsis dolabrata

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Thujopsis dolabrata – Thujopsis dolabrata

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Thujopsis dolabrata is a distinctive sturdy shrub, growing into a large tree. In young age the crown is broad pyramidal, in older trees it is pyramidal. Forms a straight trunk with reddish-brown branches. The old bark flakes off papery with large grey flakes. The foliage is scaly, with the scales being significantly larger than in Chamaecyparis or Thuja. These are bright green with a broad, white lenticel stripe on the underside. Unlike its (almost) namesake Thuja, the foliage does not smell as distinctive when bruised. T. dolabrata is an important forest tree in Japan, where it was one of the trees originally allowed to be cut and used only by the imperial family. The wood is light, soft and contains no resin. It is easy to work with and suitable for many purposes. The Hibacypress can be used as a solitary or in groups in gardens and parks and in cemeteries. Can grow in both sun and shade and likes nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil that is sufficiently moist but still well-drained.

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Height
15 - 20 (30) m
Width
3-6m
Crown
narrow conical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
branches reddish brown, bark reddish brown, papery gray peeling
Leaf
flat scales, 3 – 8 mm long, bright green with white lenticel stripes on the underside
Flowers
♂ solitary, reddish purple, 3 - 5 mm, ♀ inconspicuous, 0.8 – 1.6 cm
Fruits
angular, almost round cones, 0.8 - 2.0 cm, blue-green
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green average growing all species non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Thujopsis dolabrata

Thujopsis dolabrata can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Thujopsis dolabrata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Thujopsis dolabrata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Thujopsis dolabrata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Thujopsis dolabrata blooms in .
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