Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' ~ Melody Hinoki Cypress Size:5 GALLON It large shiny plum-purple leaves

It  large shiny plum-purple leaves with dark purple veining and rounded lobed create a basal mound that holds its color year round

The small red flowers bloom on arching stems in winter and early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators

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7’ - 9’

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' ~ Melody Hinoki Cypress Size:5 GALLON It large shiny plum-purple leavesMelody Hinoki Cypress is a beautiful dwarf evergreen conifer shrub with narrow upright habit that broadens to pyramidal with age. Its lacy splays of bright lime green to yellow foliage turns an attract orange bronze in winter. Best color in full sun and average well drained soil. Very drought tolerant once established, and deer resistant. Melody can tolerate full sun in summer without burning. Type: Shrub, Conifer Height: 4 6 Spread: 2 4 Spacing: 3