Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Chamaecyparis

Species:

Chamaecyparis pisifera

USDA Symbol:

CHPI12

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, acidic loam

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Japan's moist, mountainous regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on surface of moist medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI