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Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa

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Overview

The Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a slow-growing evergreen, prized for its rich green, scale-like foliage and conical growth habit. Mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet. Provides year-round interest with its textured bark and tiered branches. Ideal for privacy screens and specimen planting, it requires well-drained soils. Hardy in Zones 4-8 and enjoys full to partial sun. Compact cultivars available for smaller spaces.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–8
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — The Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a slow-growing evergreen

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae

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Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Hardy in Zones 4-8 and enjoys full to partial sun; mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Compact cultivars available for smaller spaces; this striking species is admired for its dense
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis obtusa; needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — is an elegant evergreen conifer that adds an aura of sophistication to any landscape design; mature trees reach 50-75
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — this striking species is admired for its dense, image 32
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — richly textured foliage that ranges from a dark green to a slightly golden hue in the scale-like leaves; needing little
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — It grows at a slow to moderate rate; mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — approximately 6 to 12 inches per year; hence; this striking species is admired for its dense
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — When positioning the Hinoki Cypress; needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — choose a location with full sun to partial shade to ensure the healthiest growth.<br><br>Care-wise; mature trees reach
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — the Hinoki Cypress is relatively low-maintenance; this striking species is admired for its dense
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape, image 39
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — It is also resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a robust choice for your landscape; mature trees reach 50-75
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Remember that in highly urban or polluted areas; this striking species is admired for its dense
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — conifer / tree for full or half; needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — The Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a slow-growing evergreen; mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a, image 43
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — prized for its rich green; this striking species is admired for its dense, image 44
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet, image 46
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Provides year-round interest with its textured bark and tiered branches; this striking species is admired, image 47
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Ideal for privacy screens and specimen planting, it requires well-drained soils; needing little pruning due, image 48
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Hardy in Zones 4-8 and enjoys full to partial sun; mature trees reach 50-75 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet, image 49
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Compact cultivars available for smaller spaces; this striking species is admired for its dense, image 50
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis obtusa; needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape, image 51
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — is an elegant evergreen conifer that adds an aura of sophistication to any landscape design; mature trees, image 52

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