Willamette Elegance Hinoki Cypress
Willamette Elegance Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Willamette Elegance')
Willamette Elegance Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Willamette Elegance') is a stately, slow-growing conifer with rich green, fan-shaped foliage and a strong, upright form. Selected for its uniform branching and refined structure, this cultivar brings elegance and height to gardens and landscapes.
Distinctive Features
'Willamette Elegance' features deep emerald green foliage with graceful, layered sprays that maintain their color throughout the year. The tree develops a narrow, pyramidal silhouette with a refined texture that creates a strong visual presence in both formal and naturalistic settings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially in heat
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Strong vertical form makes it an ideal specimen tree
- Privacy Screening: Excellent for narrow hedging or tall, elegant screens
- Formal Gardens: Suitable for symmetrical plantings and structured designs
- Foundation Planting: Adds stature and texture near large buildings
- Mixed Evergreen Borders: Contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved evergreens
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
- Pruning: Rarely needed; prune only to maintain shape or remove dead branches
- Fertilizing: Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring
- Mulching: Helps conserve moisture and protect shallow roots
- Protection: Shelter from drying winter winds in exposed sites
Why Choose Willamette Elegance Hinoki Cypress?
- Architectural Form: Tall, columnar habit adds structure and elegance
- Rich Evergreen Color: Maintains deep green tones year-round
- Low Maintenance: Grows slowly with minimal upkeep required
- Space-Saving: Narrow profile fits well in tighter spaces
- Focal Point: Distinctive texture and shape make it a standout in any planting
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Willamette Elegance' brings refined beauty and structure to landscapes, offering long-term visual interest with little maintenance required.
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