Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ellie B.'

Common Name: Ellie B. Hinoki Cypress, Ellie B. Hinoki False Cypress

This miniature Hinoki boasts tightly congested clusters of dense, dark‑green foliage that take on distinctive bronzy tones in winter, making it a tasty garden treat accented with cinnamon-brown stems. Similar to ‘Nana,’ but with a more upright habit and a slightly smaller scale, the outstanding performance and very slow growth of ‘Ellie B.’ make it a desirable addition to rock garden, trough or container plantings. This seedling selection was raised by Joel Spingarn of Baldwin, Long Island, New York. (Iseli Nursery)