Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Emelie' is a miniature, cushion-shaped selection of of Japanese Hinoki cypress, with tight uniform branching, and nice, green, tiny sprays of foliage. It is purported to propagates easily and always looks great. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 14 inches (35 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of around 1 inch (2.5 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling, introduced around 2005 by Larry Stanley of Stanley and Sons Nursery, Boring, Oregon. It debuted at the 2005 ACS National conference plant auction. This conifer was named in honor of Emelie Snyder, spouse of Marvin Snyder, past ACS president. Both were renowned, long-time benefactors of the Society.
