‘Ericoides’ is a dwarf cultivar of Hinoki cypress (or false cypress) in the Cupressaceae family. The slow-growing evergreen Hinoki cypress is native to Japan. The Latin name comes from the Greek word chamai , meaning “on the earth,” or dwarf, and kyparissos for “cypress.” ‘Ericoides’ grows 5 to 10 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide in 10 years, with a broad, upright pyramidal form and spreading branches. These plants grow best in full sun to part shade in moist, but not wet, fertile soil. They are relatively low maintenance with moderate water needs. Pruning is generally not required. The new foliage is blue-green, which becomes a glossy light green as it matures. It adds winter interest with a purplish-green cast to the foliage. These plants are often used as small accents, hedges, or foundation plantings. Insects, Diseases, or Other Plant Problems: Somewhat susceptible to juniper blight, root rot and insect pests such as bagworms. VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Chamaecyparis obtusa .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheCamellia Winter GroupIlex vomitoria 'Taylor' s Rudolph'Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot' s Spire'