Overview
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' is a columnar upright, bushy conifers in the genus Chamaecyparis, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' (hinoki cypress 'Gimborn Beauty') is a cultivar of the Chamaecyparis genus, which comprises evergreen conifers with a typically narrow ovoid or columnar shape and densely branched sprays of small scale-like foliage. This cultivar has a columnar upright, bushy habit and evergreen foliage, making it suitable for architectural and city gardens as well as patios and containers. It thrives in full sun and a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is best planted in well-drained soil with staking for young plants and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress, is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai (χαμαί), meaning "on the earth", and kuparissos (κυπάρισσος) for "cypress".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamaecyparis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Shoot-boring moths
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty'?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' need?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
