Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Meroke' ~ Meroke Hinoki Cypress shade-garden The tree also provides cover

The tree also provides cover and nesting sites for birds

IMAGES: Photoset by Penn State Garden Trials

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them

In warmer climates clusters of tiny bright yellow summer give way to edible fleshy fruits

Burford Holly

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Meroke' ~ Meroke Hinoki Cypress shade-garden The tree also provides coverMeroke Hinoki Cypress is a very slow growing dwarf evergreen conifer shrub with an upright conical habit and undulating splays of green scale like foliage accented with gold. Best color in full sun and average well drained soil. Easily takes to trimming. Type: Shrub, Conifer Height: 2 6 Spread: 1 2 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water