Family
Cupressaceae
Botanical Name
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa 'Arneson's Compact'
Plant Common Name
Arneson's Compact' Hinoki Falsecypress, Hinoki Falsecypress
General Description
'Arneson's Compact' falsecypress is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen shrub native to Japan with a upright, oval habit. It is a dense plant with lots of softened blue-green needles.
Falsecypress should be situated in a full sun location in a moist and well-draining soil. Its smaller mature size, although slow to obtain, makes it perfect for foundation plantings or as a specimen in a mixed border, large rockery or cemetery. Protect it from cold, dry winter winds.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
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Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Width
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Native To
Japan
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Fruit Color
Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Blue Green
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Bark Color
Brown, Sienna
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
