Profile
Hinoki Cypress (Hinoki False Cypress)
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Evergreen Tree
Height |
50 - 65 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
10 - 20 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Dark, glossy green foliage; requires high moisture, but needs well-drained soil. |
Limitations |
Slow growth; best in protected locations. |
Hardiness |
SE (Zone 5) |
Origin |
Japan, Taiwan. |
Cultivars |
‘Compacta’ Dwarf, broad conical shape; 6’–20’ high and 5’–15’ wide. See entry under Evergreen Shrubs. |
