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December 17, 2005 : Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

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Keywords: Cupressaceae | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' | 10987-0156-1974

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

Whenever you see the word nana or its variants as part of a plant name, you can be certain that you've encountered a dwarf type (think nanotechnology). 'Nana Gracilis' hinoki cypress is no exception – after thirty-one years, this individual in the Alpine Garden has only reached two meters (6ft.) or so in height, whereas a mature individual of the wild species can reach forty meters (110ft.).

Read more about the species hinoki cypress on the conifers.org web site: Chamaecyparis obtusa.

Evolution resource link: Darwin, an online exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at December 17, 2005 3:58 AM

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Is it true that the term, "dwarf", simply means slow growing as opposed to "nana" or "pigmy" which designate small growers?

Posted by: Dan at December 17, 2005 5:18 AM

Chamaecyparis obtusa - Z6 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Chamaecyparis obtusa - Z4-8 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' - Z4 - Heronswood catalogue, Hinkley

Posted by: Beverley at December 17, 2005 8:26 AM

Conifer Society has dwarf and slow-growing conifers organized into specific categories based on growth rate. Try their web site, in think the schedule is posted there. Stearn, BOTANICAL LATIN (David & Charles) says nanus means dwarf.

Posted by: Ron B at December 17, 2005 11:56 AM

Will this conifer do well in a south-facing situation, but where it is surrounded with taller, deciduous trees? I would say an open shade position.

Posted by: Catherine Munn at December 17, 2007 2:21 PM

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