Gimborn's Beauty 2020 Chamaecyparis obtusa
 
Synonym Advisory: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborns Beauty (syn. Gerda von Gimborn-Dietz)'
 
A dwarf, broad evergreen conifer with deep blue juvenile foliage. Occasionally sprays of adult blue foliage will be present. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 2' tall x 1.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees. USDA zone 5-8
 
Attribuition from The American Conifer Society:
 
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:5 (-10 to -20 F / -23.3 to -28.9 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: EstablishedCOLOR: Blue Green TRINOMIAL TYPE: CultivarGROWTH SHAPE: Conical (Pyramidal)GROWTH SIZE: Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
 
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborns Beauty (syn. Gerda von Gimborn-Dietz)'
Beautiful slow growing upright form, colour Blue-green with prominent white stomata on underside.