Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Thoweil'

10 years ago

Can anyone give me any information on this guy? Picked it up today at Oriental Garden Supply...loved the look of it, and it's supposed to remain fairly narrow according to their info. Tag says it's grown by Iseli, but even their web site doesn't have it.

Anyone in the northeast should stop by there sometime if possible. I'm lucky I live only 45min away...this is my second trip in two weeks!

Comments (3)

arceesmith
10 years ago
Hi Nearpass - I'm an old-timer at Iseli so maybe I can help you. 'Thoweil' is typical of most Chamaecyparis obtusa cultivars in that it will thrive in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should mature into a fairly narrow tree with the potential for some interesting sculptural branches becoming distinct in time. If a very narrow form is desired, you could do occasional pruning of errant branches to encourage a narrow, spire-like shape. Depending on local conditions and culture, you should see from 3 to 6" of new growth per year. I'm guessing by your photo that your specimen might be about six to eight years old from when it was a rooted cutting.

I apologize for not having more information on our website - I am currently working on a major update of descriptions and photos. Being sort of a one-man-show in that regard, and having many other projects, it has been taking me quite some time to complete.

Let me know if you have a specific question, I'll do my best to find an answer for you.

Randall
nearpass
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you. I love the foliage of Chamaecyparis obtusa but the spot I would like it in would be best suited to the narrower form. I had pretty much guessed that I could prune it a bit if needed, and it will be in full sun. Our soil here unfortunately is a pretty heavy clay loam, but we live amongst drumlins, so there's always lots of stone and gravel mixed in and it actually drains quite well.

Thank you for your information and quick response.
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Chpielme
10 years ago
Hi, I have just stumbled upon Thoweil in central MA and would like to confirm an expected height at 10-year maturity. Am I correct in thinking this is a dwarf? I am looking for 5 feet max...not too excited about 6 feet. Randall, are you there or mired in your many projects?
Chpielme