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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’

[gallery ids="3169"] A pyramidal conifer with dark green, glossy foliage. With time, it will become a narrow pillar with branches that are softly arching. The foliage is held in fan-shaped sprays. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Use as a specimen, to frame a building, or for screening....
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Fernspray Gold’

[gallery ids="3167,3166"] A slow growing upright, gracefully arching shrub. The dark green foliage is highlighted with bright lemon-gold. It needs some afternoon shade to prevent burning, but is brighter yellow with good sun exposure. It needs a well-drained soil. Introduced in the mid 1970's by Duncan and Davies Nursery, New Zealand....
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Compacta’

A slow growing, densely pyramidal shrub with glossy, dark green foliage, held on fan-shaped sprays. It can have an interesting irregular form.  A good choice for a focal point in the garden. It prefers well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade. Use as an accent plant or screening in the landscape....
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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’

[gallery ids="3165,3164"] An upright, pyramidal tree with flattened sprays of drooping, blue-green to dark green foliage. A strong upright trunk supports arched branches. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate hot, dry conditions with some protection. It grows best in full sun, but is okay in light and open shade....
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