Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' is a unique evergreen conifer prized for its elegant, fern-like foliage. Its soft, bright green leaves cascade gently, creating a textured, layered appearance, making it an excellent focal point in gardens or as part of a mixed border. Compact and upright in growth habit, this cultivar works well in smaller spaces or rock gardens. Hardy and slow-growing, it retains its shape with minimal maintenance, offering year-round interest and visual appeal to landscapes.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 6–8 feet x 3–4 feet
- Habit: Upright, pyramidal
- Bloom/interest: Year-round evergreen foliage
- Hardiness zone: 5–8
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil preferred
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate
