General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Scale-like
Uses: Provides winter interest
Suitable for miniature gardens
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed

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Common names
  • Hinoki False Cypress
  • Hinoki Cypress
  • Hinoki
Also sold as:
  • 'Butter Ball'

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Location: Fairfax, VA | October 2022
Date: 2022-10-18
Location: Fairfax, VA

Courtesy Avant Gardens
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