The trees in this set are outdoor trees and come in 2 1/4" pots as shown. They can be planted in full sun with good-draining soil. Let them dry out a bit in between watering sessions if they are grown in a container, to avoid over-watering.
The Tsukumo Sawara Cypress can tolerate a little more sun and drier soil than the other two Hinokis, but never let the soil dry out completely. Protect these trees from extremes while they are young - they are baby trees.
- As a group, hardy to -20F
- As a group, Heat hardy zones 6
- Winter Maintenance: Clean out the dead leaves inside the shrubs when you see it.
- Full sun - avoid that hot, summer afternoon sun while they are little
- Let container soil dry out to barely damp in between watering
- All are outdoor plants
- Come in 2 1/4" pots
Butter Ball Hinoki Cypress - Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Butter Ball'
One of our favorite hinoki cypresses, the soft and lacey foliage are splashed with multi-toned yellows and creams in a perfect palm-sized ball of conifer magic. Just lovely on it's own and even more lovely in a miniature garden.
- Growth Rate is 2" to 4" per year
- Globe shape
- Cold hardy to -20F or Zones 5-8
- Heat zones 8 - 1
- Full sun to part shade, soil should remain damp and cool
- All are outdoor plants
Tsukumo Dwarf Sawara Cypress - Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tsukumo'
A finely textured, soft green bun that is a must for any miniature gardener. The Tsukumo is prized by bonsai artists so we know it will be a great miniature garden plant. The Sawara Cypress can tolerate hotter and drier conditions than the Hinoki Cypress - but never let the soil dry out completely.
- Rich greens
- Cute globe shape
- Full sun to part sun
- Hardier at Zone 4 through 8, or to -30F
- Heat zones 8 - 1
- Growth rate is 1" to 3" per year
- An outdoor plant
The Thoweil Hinoki cypress has an upright and narrow growth habit. The small, deep green foliage with the naturally sculpted upright habit will add a stately specimen to any miniature garden scene.
- Growth: 3" to 6” per year
- Shape: Upright narrow
- Hardiness: Cold hardy Zones 5-8 or to -20F
- Heat Hardy: Heat Zones 8-1
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- An outdoor plant
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