Thujopsis dolabrata Jurassic Park Corylus pendant fuchsia-mauve flowers with lilac

pendant fuchsia-mauve flowers with lilac spots

The 2' tall

Ostrich fern naturally grows in very damp soils including standing water

Avoid poorly drained soil

also from Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

Thujopsis dolabrata Jurassic Park Corylus pendant fuchsia-mauve flowers with lilacWe first saw this unusual form of Thujopsis dolobrata at Joann Currier's The Unique Plant Nursery. The very thick, plastic like foliage gives the appearance of a ploidy mutation (extra chromosomes). For us, it grows a bit slower than typical Thujopsis dolobrata, so we're guessing it should reach about 8' tall in 10 years, sporting the typical pyramidal shape. Joann originally got the plant from Randy Plante at Greener Visions Nursery, who got it from