Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’

Common Name:

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Family:

Cupressaceae

Origin:

Japan

Main Characteristics:

• Growth Habit: Shrubby, compact, with dense branches and an irregular conical or globular shape.
• Size: Reaches about 1-2 m in height and 1-1.5 m in width at maturity, with slow growth.
• Leaves: Evergreen, bright dark green, scale-like, arranged in a fan shape with a curled texture.
• Fruits: Small, globular cones about 8-12 mm, turning brown at maturity.
• Growth: Slow, with a limited annual increase, making it ideal for small gardens and bonsai.

Cultivation and Care:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade, prefers bright locations but sheltered from strong winds.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic or neutral, avoiding water stagnation.
• Hardiness: Tolerates cold down to -20°C but suffers from excessive drought and air pollution.
• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, containers, Japanese gardens, bonsai, and ornamental low hedges.