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Thursday, February 11, 2010

I heart Hinoki

I love Hinoki.  I do.  I get weak in the knees over a good Slender Hinoki. Once someone told me that they thought Hinoki look just like Arborvitae.  I can't remember who said that because, in all honesty, I probably wrote them off as soon as the words left their lips.

Hinoki are a false cypress, native to Japan. They have sprayed vegetation that is somewhat twisted and cupped, which gives it really interesting contrast and depth. And they are evergreen, and low maintenance.  What is not to love?
Above is a courtyard garden I designed at NW 11th & Kearney in Portland.  
Look at the beautiful Hinoki!
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4 comments:

  1. HeatherFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    My gosh - Hinoki don't look a thing like Arborvitae. I think "writing off" was the right thing. They are lovely. Can they be grown in NC?

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  3. eldiFebruary 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Yes! You absolutely can grow Hinoki in North Carolina. The JC Raulston Arboretum has several varieties in their conifer collection.

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  4. NeybMarch 17, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Nice courtyard!
    I love the hinkoki-- they have so much personality

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