.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Kosteri' Hinoki Falsecypress Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' Description This cultivar features dense, dark green, scale-like foliage with a graceful, conical form. It is valued for its ornamental appeal and low maintenance requirements, thriving in various garden settings. Suggested Uses Ideal for landscape borders, specimen planting, rock gardens, and as a container shrub for patios and terraces. Plant Details Botanical Name: Kosteri' Hinoki Falsecypress Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' Common Name: Kosteri' Hinoki Falsecypress Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet; slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, scale-like foliage Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Maples, Japanese Garden Plants, Ornamental Grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers well-drained soil; plant in a location with full sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral, well-draining soil. Humidity: Appreciates moderate humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches. Winter Care: Mulch around base and protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Avoid excessive pruning and overwatering to maintain health.