How to Grow and Care for Hiba

Hiba, also known as False Arborvitae, Deerhorn Cedar, Japanese Thuja, Asunaro

Hiba is a coniferous tree known for its durability and low maintenance requirements, making it an easy-care plant. Special care points include providing adequate moisture without overwatering and ensuring good drainage, as well as placing hiba in an area with full to partial sunlight, as it thrives with adequate light exposure. Regular pruning is not necessary, which simplifies upkeep.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Hiba

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall

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Hiba is an imposing conifer with dense, pyramidal growth and a conical crown. It reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) when cultivated. Its branches sweep upward, displaying foliage that is coarse and glossy green on the top side with evident stomatal bands beneath. The bark of hiba has a distinctive flaky texture and varies in color from gray to reddish-brown. Seed cones are small, solitary, and brown, found on the terminal ends of branches, maturing in the fall season. The leaves of hiba are scale-like and dark, contributing to its lush appearance year-round.