Japanese False Cypress
Common Name: Japanese False Cypress
Species Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Japanese False Cypress Chamaecyparis pisifera
| Habitat/Ecology | Description |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 20-foot diameter, 79-foot height
- Leaves: Ovate-lanceolate, appressed, long pointed, 1/12-1/8 inch long, whitish lines beneath, branchlets flattened
| Habitat/Ecology | Description |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, loam |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | Many cultivars available with different forms, colors and leaf shapes |