2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

obtusa Gracilis zones 4 - 8 j a e `

NEW 2023

An open - branched, pyramidal form with gracefully arching branchlets. Tiny, deep green needles with reddish new growth have a soft, ferny appearance and develop bronze coloring in winter. Height: 8 12’, Spread: 4 - 5’ 034128 C15 $129.99 obtusa Hinoki –Not Pictured zones 4 - 8 j p a ` Hinoki cypress is a large, woody, needled ever green tree from Formosa, Japan with a broad, softly pyramidal shape and spreading, horizontal branches. Height: 50 - 75’, Spread: 10 - 25’ 022222 C3 $39.99 A distinctive, handsome tree. Spreading, graceful branches display gently cupped sprays of dark green, scale - like leaves, marked with characteristic white crosshatches on the underside. Attractive reddish brown bark develops striking texture with age. Height: 2”, Spread: 15” 034188 C6 $139.00 obtusa Just Dandy zones 5 - 8 j p a Compact sprays of dense, finely textured foliage decorate the branches of this low, rounded, plant. Such tight foliage is usually associated with minia ture selections that have extremely slow growth, but this superior cultivar grows comparatively fast er. It will reach the size of a beach ball within years instead of decades. Height: 1’, Spread: 1 - 2’ 034189 C3 $39.99 obtusa Kerdalo zones 5 - 8 j p a ` Bright golden yellow sprays of foliage cover this sturdy and reliable specimen. Branches spread out horizontally in a bird ’ s nest fashion for a ground covering mound. Height: 10”, Spread: 6” 025293 C6 $199.99 obtusa Little John zones 5 j p a The outstanding character of the irregular, up right Chamaecyparis comes from a combination of foliage types. Some of it is tight sprays of congest ed, twisting fans that cup gracefully downward, and some is longer, more open shoots with red stems that reach up and out. Bronze winter tones add seasonal interest to this jolly fellow from Robin Hood ’ s Merry Men. Height: 6’, Spread: 4’ 034236 C6 $220.00 obtusa Melody zones 5 j p a e Lacy sprays of attractive lemon yellow foliage let the special ‘ Melody ’ stand out in the garden. Found as a sport on C.o. ‘ Graciosa ’, it is slower growing than its parent. Narrow when young, it broadens with age. Winter brings bronze tones to the tips of the yellow foliage for a nice seasonal change. Tolerates full sun but flourishes in partial shade as well. Annual growth of 3 - 6”. Height: 6’, Spread: 4’ obtusa Iseli Green zones 4 - 8 j p a `

‘ Divine Gold Nana ’

‘ Gemstone ’

obtusa Divine Gold Nana zones 5 - 8 j p a ` Dwarf global form of golden cypress. Slow growing golden foliage does not get sun scald. Height: 3’ 021069 C2 $43.99 obtusa Fernspray Gold zones 5 - 8 j p a Classy, arching sprays of golden, fern - like foliage . Each unique, flattened branch tapers to a point, just as a fern frond does. Annual growth of 6 - 10”. Height: 12’, Spread: 8’ 031751 P4 $22.90 obt usa Filicoides Compacta Fernleaf Hinoki Cypress zones 5 j p a The delicate foliage on this stunning, upright tree looks more like fern fronds than typical Hinoki branches. Each arching, rich green branch tapers to a fine point, instead of the more usual cupped tip. Height: 10’, Spread: 7’ This conifer displays an unusual blend of color and texture. Its tightly layered, green fans are alive with darker and lighter shades, and plants are so dense that a single specimen can lend extraordinary char acter to a small space. Establishes an irregular upright form as it matures very slowly. Height: 2’, Spread: 1½ ’ 034187 C3 $129.00 Displays a dense, uniform stature. Its zippy, lemon yellow color is exceptionally bright, and its strong, straight central leader and sturdy trunk make it a desirable garden plant. Site this tree where there is room for a large, dramatic conifer. Height: 20’, Spread: 15” 034186 C3 $99.00 obtusa Goldilocks zones 4 - 8 j p a ` 020269 C2½ $39.99 034184 C6 $179.00 obtusa Gemstone zones 5 - 8 j p a `

‘ Fernspray Gold ’

034237 P4½ $26.99 034238 C3 $98.99

obtusa Nana Dwarf Hinoki Cypress zones 4 - 8 j a e

It ’ s dark green foliage is tightly congested, forming a tiny, upright mound of year - round color. Grows very slowly (1 - 2”/ year). Height/Spread: 1 - 2’

024337 C2 $39.99 028532 C2½ $69.99

obtusa Ridig Dwarf zones 5 - 8 j p a `

An erect, conical selection of Hinoki cypress with stiff, upright racing foliage similar to Nana Gracil is'. Well grown plants will have really good struc ture and glossy, dark green foliage. Annual growth rate of 4 - 5 inches. Height: 4’, Spread: 2’ 033790 C2½ $49.99

‘ Filicoides Compacta ’

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