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Thujopsis dolobrata Hiba Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Thujopsis dolobrata plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hiba. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. hondai. Thuja dolobrata. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Thujopsis dolobrata Common Name: Hiba Family: Cupressaceae Author: (L.f.)Sieb.&Zucc. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 20 Mature Width: 10 Habitat: Mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown when ripe in the autumn in a cold frame[113]. Stored seed germinates best if given a short cold stratification[113]. It can be sown in a cold frame in late winter. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. The lants make very little growth in their first year[78]. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
If growing large quantities of plants, the seed can be sown in an outdoor seed bed in mid spring[78]. Grow the plants on for two years and then plant them out into their permanent positions in late autumn or early spring.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a shaded frame. Forms roots by the end of September but it should be overwintered in a frame[78].
Cuttings of almost ripe wood.
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