What: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Coralliformis’ or dwarf hinoki cypress, bears striking, twisted branches and thin, contorted foliage. The young twigs are bright orange-red and contrast nicely with the ...

Dwarf hinoki cypress are among the most attractive conifers for the mixed border. The golden varieties add a cheery glow to the garden, especially in winter, when color is needed the most.

You probably know that I’m a big fan of the dwarf hinoki cypress. A unique upright form that looks great in the mixed border is Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Spiralis.’ Densely covered with dark- green ...

Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...

I noticed that my dwarf Hinoki cypress seems to have a lot of brown needles. They're all toward the middle or inside of the plant. The outside is still green. Is that a sign the plant is in trouble? A ...

What: No garden should be without a dwarf selection of Hinoki cypress — and this is one of the best. Chamaecyparis obtusa “Nana” is a very slow-growing cultivar. Its dark green branchlets twist ...