Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Fruit Description
No true fruits, seed bearing cones.
Plant Profile: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf'
Names
Reis Dwarf Hinoke Cypress
Phonetic Spelling:kam-ay-SIP-a-ris ob-TOO-sa
Genus:Chamaecyparis
Species:obtusa
Family:Cupressaceae
The 'Reis Dwarf' is a compact evergreen conifer belonging to the Hinoki cypress family, characterized by its unique, narrow upright growth habit. Its foliage boasts a deep green hue, and the branches often exhibit a twisted appearance, densely packed with long, slender leaves. This plant thrives in full sunlight to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is well-suited for creative pruning and can be shaped into various forms, making it an excellent choice for bonsai enthusiasts.
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Feature Summary
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Feature Summary
Fruit
No true fruits, seed bearing cones.
Flowers
No true flowers, pollen bearing cones.
Leaves
Congested medium green foliage has very long, thin needles and grows in fans.
Needled Evergreen
Green
Needles
Attributes
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Needled Evergreen
Pyramidal
Irregular
Slow
Low
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Stem
Landscape
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Fruit
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Flowers
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Flower Description
No true flowers, pollen bearing cones.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Leaves
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Leaf Description
Congested medium green foliage has very long, thin needles and grows in fans.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Leaf Color
Green
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Attributes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Whole Plant Traits
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Cultural Conditions
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Stem
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf' Landscape
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Reis Dwarf': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
