Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Split Rock’

This evergreen is somewhat small in stature, but big on charm. ‘Split Rock’ has both green adult foliage and blue juvenile foliage, giving the plant a wonderful, textural interest and making it the bluest selection of all the Hinoki cypress. It’s a dense, multi-stemmed selection that makes a statement as a specimen or as a focal point in a container.
 

Why grow ‘Split Rock?’

• Once established, it is drought tolerant, requiring little to no summer watering even during prolonged droughts, depending on the region.

• It adapts to a variety of soils, from sandy sites to clay, provided the location is well-drained.

• No reports of major pest or disease problems.

• It’s sometimes hard to find in the trade. This could be a plus in your favor, making it a high-value plant.

Source: Great Plant Picks and Evergreen Nursery
Photo by Randall C. Smith, Iseli Nursery; Great Plant Picks, www.greatplantpicks.org