Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils. Shelter from wind.
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’
('Gracilis', Hinoki Falsecyress)
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Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
Chamaecyparis obtusa is native to Japan. It is commonly called hinoki cypress or hinoki falsecypress. It is an evergreen conifer that grows 50-75? tall (to 120′ tall in its native habitat) with a pyramidal shape. It features spreading branches with flattened horizontal branchlets that droop at the ends. Dark green scale-like leaves in two sizes have white markings beneath. Crushed foliage is aromatic. Reddish brown bark will peel on mature trees. Small, 8-scaled, greenish-brown (female) to orange brown (male) cones. Although species trees are uncommonly planted in the home landscape, a large number of compact and dwarf cultivars have become very popular for use as small accents/specimens, hedges, screens and foundation/rock garden plants. ‘Gracilis’ is a dwarf variety reaching only 15 ft. in height.
Additional information
| Common Name | 'Gracilis', Hinoki Falsecyress |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' |
| Container/Amount | 8-10' bag |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15 ft. |
| Width | 8 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
