Thujopsis dolobrata, Elkhorn Cypress or Hiba Arborvitae

A showy, dense pyramidal tree with fan-like sprays of deep green with white-flecked undersides. Tiny, .5-inch, green-then-brown cones adorn the branch tips. This beauty doesn't appreciate being in a windy location or being allowed to dry out but's worth the TLC it desires. Native to the woodlands of Central and Southern Japan.

Mature size: slow-growing to 30-50 feet tall & 15-20 feet wide; can reach 100 feet tall in their native habitat.

Minimum temperature: -10° F