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Trees & woodland lore · Western North Carolina field companion

Limerick Hinoki cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chamaecyparis obtusa. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chamaecyparis obtusa. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeΣ64 ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Evergreen specimen for protected sites. Prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure
Part shade to sun
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
8–12
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
6–8
BLOOM SEASON
Non-showy cones
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WNC Notes

Evergreen specimen for protected sites. Prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure

Part shade to sun

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

8–12

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

6–8

BLOOM SEASON

Non-showy cones

BLOOM COLOR

Non-showy cones

At Lynn’s Nursery · Limerick

Chamaecyparis obtusa Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 8–12' H × 6–8' W. Light: Part shade to sun. Habit: Broad pyramidal, dense. Flowers & season: Non-showy cones. Evergreen specimen for protected sites. Prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chamaecyparis obtusa. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Chamaecyparis obtusa. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.◐ Part sun or part shadeΣ64 ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Chamaecyparis obtusa. Taxon reference; photograph alone does not establish a named cultivar.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Chamaecyparis obtusa. Taxon reference; photograph alone does not establish a named cultivar.◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · 'Golden Pillar' Trunk - Winter - Wake Co., NC — species reference; cultivar identity not inferred.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · 'Golden Pillar' Trunk - Winter - Wake Co., NC — species reference; cultivar identity not inferred.◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy DeWitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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