Skip to product information
1 of 16

Chamaecyparis obtusa-Well's Special-Compact evergreen shrub 6/7' h B&B

Chamaecyparis obtusa-Well's Special-Compact evergreen shrub 6/7' h B&B

Regular price $2,640.00 USD
Regular price $3,432.00 USD Sale price $2,640.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

SKU:nse6486-redcrocus

Pot Size
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special' Information Page
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special'

Description

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special', commonly known as Well's Special Hinoki Falsecypress, is a compact, conical evergreen shrub with soft, fan-like sprays of dark green foliage. It is prized for its elegant form and rich color, making it a standout in any garden setting.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in rock gardens, as a specimen plant, or in mixed borders. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container planting on patios or decks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special'
  • Common Name Common Name: Well's Special' Hinoki Falsecypress
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape in early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent foliage damage
View full details