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0Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cupressaceae · Genus: Chamaecyparis1
- Native distribution
- Southern Asia, Japan, Taiwan, Global, Brazil, Norway, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
22 synonyms
- Chamaecyparis andelyensis Godr.
- Chamaecyparis obtusa obtusa
- Chamaecyparis obtusa formosana (Hayata) Rehder
- Chamaecyparis obtusa nana-gracilis Beissner
- Chamaecyparis tsatsumi (Slavin) Slavin
- Chamaepeuce obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Zucc.
- Chamaepeuce obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Zucc. ex Godr.
- Chamaepeuce obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Zucc. ex Gordon
- Cupressus obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch
- Cupressus obtusa obtusa
- Cupressus pisifera plumosa (Carrière) Geerinck
- Juniperus sanderi Bois
- Retinispora filicoides (Hartw. & Rümpler) Veitch ex Godr.
- Retinispora fusinoki Zucc. ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa argentea Fortune ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa aurea Fortune ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa compacta Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa keteleerii Standish ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa pygmaea Godr.
- Retinispora tetragona Barron
- Retinispora tetragona Barron ex Gordon
- Retinospora obtusa Siebold & Zucc.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Chamaecyparis obtusa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q917187 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikipedia (hu) – Hinoki hamisciprus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Hinoki-Scheinzypresse · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Chamaecyparis obtusa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Chamaecyparis tip: As bonsai, shape it by pinching rather than scissors – cut scale leaves turn brown.
Chamaecyparis obtusa – what to know
Chamaecyparis obtusa – family: Cupressaceae, genus: Chamaecyparis. Native range: Southern Asia, Japan, Taiwan, Global, Brazil, Norway, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
All Chamaecyparis species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Chamaecyparis obtusa?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Chamaecyparis obtusa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Chamaecyparis obtusa get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Chamaecyparis obtusa toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Chamaecyparis
Data sources: GBIF.org – Chamaecyparis obtusa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q917187 (CC0) · Wikipedia – Hinoki hamisciprus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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