{"title":"Shrub False Cypress","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eGenus: Chamaecyparis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupressaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e False Cypress\u003cbr data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eChamaecyparis, commonly known as False Cypress, is a genus of graceful, evergreen conifers admired for their fine-textured foliage, attractive bark, and elegant, pyramidal growth habit. With species ranging from towering forest trees to compact garden specimens, this genus offers exceptional versatility in both formal and natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eFoliage is scale-like and arranged in soft, flattened sprays, typically in shades of green, blue-green, or golden-yellow, depending on the cultivar. Many selections exhibit a naturally layered, feathery appearance. Bark is often reddish-brown and peels in strips, adding visual interest. Unlike true cypress (\u003cem data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eCupressus\u003c\/em\u003e), Chamaecyparis cones are small, rounded, and less woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eSpecies such as \u003cem data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa\u003c\/em\u003e (Hinoki Cypress) and \u003cem data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera\u003c\/em\u003e (Sawara Cypress) are especially popular in ornamental horticulture, with numerous dwarf and slow-growing cultivars ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best colour and shape in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; avoid heavy, poorly drained locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; consistent moisture is ideal, especially for young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 4–8, depending on species and cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; prune lightly in early spring if shaping is needed. Avoid heavy cutting into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’\u003c\/em\u003e is a popular slow-growing dwarf used in Japanese-style gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eThe genus name comes from Greek, meaning “low cypress,” referring to the generally smaller stature compared to true cypress trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eHinoki wood is highly valued in Japan for temple building due to its fragrance, durability, and resistance to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eChamaecyparis cultivars offer excellent structure and colour for winter gardens when deciduous plants are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/shrub-false-cypress.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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