Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' – Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' – Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

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Unmistakable shrubby conifer that will only reach a height of more than 2 m in old age. The scaly foliage stands in typical, shell-shaped tufts planted at different angles on thicker twigs. Because the foliage is glossy dark green and the young growth tips light green, these shapes are enhanced. The result is a highly ornamental plant that lives up to the name Gracilis. 'Nana Gracilis' is a slow-growing plant, wrongly labelled as a dwarf conifer. Therefore, the plant is not very suitable for small rock gardens and troughs.
Was named just after the mid-19th century and is to this day an excellent and widely cultivated cultivar.
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Specifications
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Height
2 – 3 m
Width
2-2,5m
Crown
broad ovoid, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
dark reddish brown, young twigs brown
Leaf
scales shiny dark green
Flowers
inconspicuous
Fruits
small round cones, ± 1 cm, brown
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
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
specimen 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 ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green slow growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' can eventually reach a height of 2 – 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 – 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' 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.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' blooms in april.
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