Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' aka 'Habari', Chirimen Hinoki Cypress sun or part sun metallic purple orbs always command

metallic purple orbs always command a second glance and concomitant raves

From the garden of plantsman

Situate in a cool moist location and amend with organic matter

Blooms on previous year's growth—prune immediately after flowering

and chartreuse in winter and light green with salmon and brick-red in spring

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' aka 'Habari', Chirimen Hinoki Cypress sun or part sun metallic purple orbs always commandWonderfully interesting, this new Japanese selection has dense gray green foliage reminiscent of the Japanese crepey silk fabric called 'Chirimen'. The fine texture gathers into vertical flame like forms. 1. 5 ft T x 1 ft W in 10 years. Minimum temperature: 20 F