Fernspray Hinoki False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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
Fernspray Hinoki False Cypress highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateSlow
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones 4-8
Evergreens are the backbones of the garden. They "hold the fort down" with their steady foliage display no matter the weather or season. Unfortunately, the downside to being such a stalwart in the garden is that it's easy to overlook the graceful beauty of evergreens. Until now!
The Jade Waves® Fernspray False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides') refuses to fall by the wayside and become a wallflower! This striking evergreen is relatively unheard of in American gardens, but that will soon change!
These shrubs grow into a small tree form in a loose, fluffy pyramid shape without any pruning required. The limbs are gently curved and covered in enchanting foliage that looks almost like a Fern gone rogue. You can't help but want to reach out and touch it. (Trust us on this. You'll see!)
Hardy and adaptable throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, Hinoki False Cypress are easy to grow due to their low-maintenance growth! Pest and disease-resistant too, you'll love the curious texture Fernspray will display year-round in your landscape.
Landscape Application:
Gorgeous specimens, and dramatic hedges when used in rows or groupings, the shape and form of this unique evergreen will stand out and turn heads! A must-have specimen and anchor for your landscape, these 8 - 12 foot tall shrubby trees are ideal for softening corners of your home, and outbuildings, or as sentries to mark either side of a pathway entrance or your front entry!
Fernspray makes a great backdrop behind the border, you'll want it to be growing closer so that you and your garden guests can see the gorgeous foliage up close. Try a pair flanking a doorway or defining the entry path to your own secret garden. It is perfect in an Asian-inspired garden, but it also looks fantastic in a contemporary setting or even a woodland garden.
Growing just 3-4 feet wide at maturity, any sized garden can enjoy these showy evergreens! Even large container gardens and planters if you are a balcony gardener!
- Showy, Fern-Like Foliage
- Triangular Sprays & Branches
- No Fade Evergreen Color All Year Round
- Perfect for Asian or Contemporary Gardens
- Great for Hedges, Screens & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
False Cypress do best in full sun for the best color and need well-drained soil locations that are slightly acidic. These evergreens also do best with regular moisture access and a mulched garden bed. Rarely needing pruning, give yours a trim in the spring if needed, and remove any winter dieback.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Any Well-Drained Soil Location
- Prune In Spring
- Low Maintenance
- Deer Resistant
Pictures really don't do this evergreen justice. You'll want to order one to see for yourself. And then you'll want a couple once you see them! Be the trendsetter in your neighborhood with Fernspray Hinoki False Cypress. You'll be glad you did!