Verdoni False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Verdoni False Cypress highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 4-8
Introducing a uniquely shaped specimen evergreen! The Verdoni False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni') is a dependable, compact, upright yet conical-shaped evergreen! A prized False Cypress because it doesn't burn in full sun, Verdoni has another trick up its sleeve - showy orange-tinted new growth!
Each Verdoni has a naturally irregular and undulating growing habit with a softly drooping leader, having a whimsical, somewhat contorted form and every tree is a bit different! This unique growth makes it a point of interest in any garden or landscape! The no fade, no burn foliage transitions from its orangey new growth to a steady bright green for the remainder of the year!
Growing just 3 - 5 feet tall and 2 - 3 feet wide, any garden, even container gardens, can enjoy these fascinating evergreens! Hardy, pest, and disease-resistant throughout a wide range of USDA planting zones 4 to 8, False Cypress are wonderfully low-maintenance and easy to grow!
Landscape Application:
Dramatic specimens that stand out among your garden beds as a low backdrop or easy-going low-hedge to box in a formal landscaping bed or as facer edging to hide the bare leggy stems of larger hedges and older shrub borders.
This plant is deer-resistant and it is used as an ornamental plant or focal point for residential landscapes. Plant in your wildlife gardens, back of the garden border as backdrops, and as incredible hedges! The height is perfect as foundation plantings that won't block your windows and your view!
No yard is needed to enjoy these unique evergreens! Balcony gardeners and container gardens can also incorporate these shrubs onto their porches, and patios!
- Bright Green Evergreen For Year-Round Color
- Unusual Contorted Growth Habit
- Orange Tinted New Foliage & Stems
- Unique Specimen Plant
- Container Gardens, Low Hedges, Small-Space Gardening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Verdoni has become a popular False Cypress since it does not burn in full sun! Provide a well-drained soil location with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their base. These evergreens appreciate regular, moderate moisture access throughout the year, especially before winter when you live in a location with drying northern winds. Deer are usually not an issue and pests and diseases are never an issue!
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Any Well-Drained Soil Location
- Prune In Spring
- Low Maintenance & Easy To Grow
- Pest, Disease & Deer Resistant
A gorgeous smaller Dwarf False Cypress, the Verdoni is an excellent evergreen shrub that is sure to add depth and drama to your landscape without asking for much in return! Order now at NatureHills.com!