Well’s Special Hinoki Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Well’s Special‘
Other Names: Well’s Form Hinoki False Cypress, Hinoki Falsecypress
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:Â 4a-8b (hot-summer climates; 4a-9b (cool-summer climates)Â Â Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Evergreen Conifer
Height at Maturity:Â 10-15′
Width at Maturity:Â 4-6′ at base
Spacing:Â We suggest using as a specimen or in spaced groupings at 8′ or more apart
Spacing:Â We suggest using as a specimen or in spaced groupings at 8′ or more apart
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright, Pyramidal
Growth Rate:Â Moderate, 12-15″ per year
Foliage Color:Â Emerald Green with Light Green new growth
Fragrant Foliage:Â na
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun to Partial Shade; we suggest at least 4 hours of direct sun per day
Water Needs:Â Â Average to low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (well draining), Loam, Sandy, SiltÂ
Soil Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained, not wet!
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care:Â Very Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Insect
Description
An distinctively beautiful alternative for smaller spaces where larger growing Hinoki Cypress won’t fit, ‘Well’s Special’ features irregularly tiered branches clothed in sprays of soft and feathery light green new growth maturing to a handsome emerald green on a narrow pyramidal form averaging 10 to 15 feet tall and maybe 4 to 6 feet wide at the base. The contrast between the juvenile foliage and elegant sprays of mature leaves is extremely appealing providing a soft texture in the garden. It has a more natural looking growth habit when left unpruned however responds well to pruning for a more dense form that makes it perfect for use as a distinct outdoor Christmas tree. Very easy to grow and tolerant of neglect when established, Well’s Special is excellent in the sunny to partially shaded landscape or as a solo or centerpiece in container gardens. Â
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a narrow pyramidal form to 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide at the base, the Well’s Special Hinoki Cypress is ideal for use as an eye-catching specimen in small garden spaces, containers and home foundation plantings. It grows tall enough to frame the corners of homes. Two can be used to frame an entryway. Also nice around outdoor sitting areas and living spaces where its beauty can be observed from up close. Excellent for an outdoor Christmas tree! A fine addition to conifer gardens, Asian themed gardens and the Xeriscape (low water needs).Â
Growing Preferences
The Well’s Special Hinoki Cypress is very easy to grow in a well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. We suggest at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is quite drought tolerant when established but will appreciate an occasional deep watering during prolonged periods of dry weather in summer. Otherwise, maintenance is minimal. No pruning is required though responds well to it for shaping purposes. Provide a light application of slow release shrub and tree fertilizer in spring.Â
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