Thujopsis dolabrata Hondai Bolivia The rounded corrugated cupped leaves

The rounded corrugated cupped leaves have a unique sheen

The rarely-offered NC native Gentiana catesbyi grows to only 12" tall with short

not the tips

Each grey green leaf reaches 10" long x 2" wide with prominent spines

topped with arching spikes of dark blue-purple flowers throughout summer and until frost

Thujopsis dolabrata Hondai Bolivia The rounded corrugated cupped leavesThis selection of thujopsis from northern Japan is much more tolerant of heat and sun than the typical species. The appearance is similar to regular thujopsis with flat fans of swollen, glossy green, arborvitae like foliage. Eventually, Thuja dolabrata 'Hondai' will make a very elegant conical 5' wide x 12' tall specimen in 10 years, but it will first form a compact bush for 4 5 years until the central leader begins to develop.