What: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Coralliformis’ or dwarf hinoki cypress, bears striking, twisted branches and thin, contorted foliage. The young twigs are bright orange-red and contrast nicely with the ...

What: Chamaecyparis obtusa “Nana Lutea,” commonly called golden dwarf Hinoki cypress, is a beautiful and dense-growing dwarf conifer the glows brilliantly in the garden. It has delicate tiny fans of ...

Dwarf hinoki cypress are among the most attractive conifers for the mixed border. The golden varieties add a cheery glow to the garden, especially in winter, when color is needed the most.

You probably know that I’m a big fan of the dwarf hinoki cypress. A unique upright form that looks great in the mixed border is Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Spiralis.’ Densely covered with dark- green ...

Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.

I noticed that my dwarf Hinoki cypress seems to have a lot of brown needles. They're all toward the middle or inside of the plant. The outside is still green. Is that a sign the plant is in trouble? A ...

Some gardens require little work. If that's your goal -- having a beautiful garden without the requisite time investment -- you have to choose the right plants. Remember, all plants require some ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

I purchased four golden dwarf Hinoki cypress trees as a holiday accent. I have put them in my breezeway, which is cool but would like to plant them in the yard. Do I need to do that before winter sets ...