Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki Cypress is a highly prized ornamental conifer with fan-shaped sprays of rich dark green foliage. Revered in Japanese gardens for centuries, its slow growth, architectural form, and beautiful reddish-brown bark make it one of the most elegant evergreens. Dwarf varieties are exceptional foundation and rock garden plants.

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

10-25 ft (dwarf: 3-6 ft) H × 5-15 ft W

Growth Rate

Slow

Bloom Season

Non-flowering (conifer)

Bloom Color

N/A

Care Guide

Plant in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Full sun to partial shade. Protect from drying winter winds. Minimal pruning — let natural form develop. Mulch to maintain soil moisture. Dwarf varieties ('Nana Gracilis') are the most popular landscape forms.