Hinoki Cypress

Japanese, specimen, evergreen conifer with attractive shape and texture.

Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa

Varieties we carry:

• Gracilis

• Iseli Green

• Gold Fernspray

• Cripsii

• Verdonii

• Nana Gracilis

• Tempelhoff

• Spirited

The following varieties may be available for special request: Nana, Well's Special, Fernspray, Spiralis, Jade Waves 

Seasons of availability: Spring and Fall.

Landscape Value:

Hinoki Cypress has scale-like leaves with fan shaped, flat sprays.  The straight species Hinoki Cypress can get 50-70 tall and 10-20 wide. However, most of what are available are dwarf varieties that are more suited for home landscape use. There is some wildlife value as shelter, and deer resistance is fair.  Used as a specimen, with dwarf varieties valuable for rock gardens and foundation planting.

Plant Care:

Hinoki Cypress prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny, protected (from wind) area.  Hardy to Zones 5-8, showing some susceptibility to bagworms, root rot, and juniper blight.  Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer  to encourage new growth. 

Ideal planting seasons: Fall and Winter.