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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) — this striking species is admired for its dense, image 53
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — richly textured foliage that ranges from a dark green to a slightly golden hue in the scale-like leaves, image 54
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, image 55
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — approximately 6 to 12 inches per year; hence; this striking species is admired for its dense, image 56
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — When positioning the Hinoki Cypress; needing little pruning due to its naturally attractive shape, image 57
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Provides year-round interest with its textured bark and tiered branches
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Ideal for privacy screens and specimen planting, it requires well-drained soils
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Hardy in Zones 4-8 and enjoys full to partial sun
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) — Compact cultivars available for smaller spaces

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