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Hinoki cypress 'Kamarachiba' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Hinoki cypress 'Kamarachiba'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamarachiba'

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Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Kamarachiba' is a low-growing, spreading shrub reaching a height of 45cm and spread of up to 1m. Flattened sprays of foliage are yellow-green in summer becoming a more golden yellow in winter; stem tips are coloured orange

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side BordersCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years