Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis Obtusa
Common Name: Dwarf False Cypress
Annual/Biennial/Perennial/Woody/Vine- Evergreen Shrub
Native to: Japan
Light Requirements : Full Sun
Soil Requirements : Rich, moist, well-drained soil. They need protection from the wind.
Maximum size : Height of 9 feet and width of 5 feet
Major pests: None reported
Interesting Facts : This plant has a very interesting form. The foliage sprays (branch tips and top) twist and turn every which way. They are certainly the outstanding feature, giving the trees a soft appearance.