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Verdoni False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • False Cypress

Discover the Verdoni False Cypress, a unique specimen with attractive foliage perfect for accenting your garden.

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Mature Height: 3-4 feet

Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-8

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Slow

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Verdoni False Cypress is a compact, conical evergreen with soft, feathery foliage that exhibits a rich green color. It is ideal for small gardens or as a specimen plant.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained, moist soil with good organic content.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil, moderate moisture, slightly acidic to neutral pH, adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Unique foliage colorattractive form

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture and color to landscapes. Suitable for smaller gardens or as a focal point.

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