Chamaecyparis ob. 'Compacta,' Poodle (also known as Compact False Cypress), is a strikingly ornamental evergreen with a unique poodle-style form created through expert pruning and shaping. Its dense foliage features soft, feathery green sprays that maintain year-round interest. Ideal for adding architectural flair to gardens, patios, or formal landscapes, this compact cultivar thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Its small size and sculptural habit make it perfect for containers or structured plantings, offering elegance and low maintenance in a refined display.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): Typically sculpted to 3–5 ft tall
- Habit: Compact/poodle-style structured
- Bloom/interest: Ornamental foliage, year-round appeal
- Hardiness zone: 4–8
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, slightly acidic soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate
