Conifer Database - Green Cushion

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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Green Cushion’

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Green Cushion' is a densely structured bun of a Hinoki cypress with congested, rich green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 1 inch (2.5 cm) or less.

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the early 1980s by Verkade Nursery, Asbury, New Jersey.




Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Cushion or Bun Shaped
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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