Gemstone Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gemstone’ 

Dense and dramatic, displays an unusual blend of color and texture. Its tightly layered, green fans are alive with darker and lighter shades, and plants are so dense that a single specimen can lend extraordinary character to a small space. This garden nugget, a must-have for conifer connoisseurs, establishes an irregular upright form as it matures very slowly.

• Garden Size:  2’H x 1.5’W
• Dwarf:  1-3″/year
• Habit:  Broad Upright
• Hardiness:  Zone 5
• Exposure:  Sun to Partial Shade

Many perennials and bonsai plants will have a ‘winter look’ that differs from how they look when actively growing.  Colder temperatures and short days alter the appearance of these plants as they go thru seasonal changes.  Some plants require this reboot to bloom and/or perform at their best during the growing season.  Plants may remain semi-dormant until early spring.  Rest assured that these cosmetic changes do not adversely affect the health of your plant.