some type of cypress?

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  1. jloftus

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    Would you know what this is?
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Shape and colour remind me of Chamaecyparis obtusa Fernspray Gold.
    A close up of the foliage would be needed to confirm id.
     
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    Thank you, that looks like it. I really wanted the dark green version - which I assume would just be Fernspray. Any ideas where I should start looking for it?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Stocked by regular outlets here, so garden centers there may have it also. Try making some phone calls.
     
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    Don't know if there is such a tree as just "Fernspray", it is certainly not listed in the current "Plant Finder". As published by the R.H.S. (Royal Horticultural Society).
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    "Fernspray' is used as a synomyn for C. obtusa 'Filicoides' sometimes, not sure if that is the plant in the photo though. Also a 'Filicoides Compacta' referred to as 'Fernspray Cypress', and then 'Compact Fernspray'. Can be a little confusing with multiple names used, a closeup photo may help.
     
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