Chamaecyparis ob Gitte #3
Chamaecyparis ob Gitte #3
Gitte Hinoki Cypress
Compact mounded evergreen
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A compact, mound-forming evergreen with twisted stems bearing dense sprays of scale-like, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves. Excellent small specimen for the front of the border or rock garden.
Botanical Name- Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gitte'
Pronunciation- kam-eh-SIP-uh-ris ob-TOO-suh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Fire Chief' - compact bright conifer vs red foliage
Fauna Attracted- Shelter for birds, limited pollinator use but beneficial insect habitat
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C6
Yearly Care Instructions- Trim lightly in early spring to maintain form. Provide consistent moisture and avoid waterlogging. A balanced fertilizer in spring supports healthy growth.
Trimming Instructions- Lightly prune in late winter, trimming back stray branches. Avoid cutting into woody stems with no foliage.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer-friendly fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Ensure adequate drainage in clay soils and avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Tip blight, spider mites
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