Chamaecyparis obtusa ~ Hinoki False Cypress

Hinoki False Cypress, also known as Chamaecyparis obtusa, is a beautiful evergreen tree native to Japan. It is highly valued for its elegant, dense foliage and unique texture. Hinoki False Cypress is often used in landscaping as a specimen tree or as a hedge. It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water regularly but needs well-drained soil.  Juniper blight, root rot, and certain insect pests can be issues if soil to wet. Shelter from hard winds.  In southern climates, young plants may burn with direct afternoon sun.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, and Shade Trees.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Azalea, Heavenly Bamboo

IMAGES: S. Rae from Scotland, UK, Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Cypress) (30485760183), CC BY 2.0, (2) Σ64, Chamaecyparis obtusa 02, CC BY 3.0, (3) © Roland Fischer, Zürich (Switzerland) – Mail notification to: roland_zh(at)hispeed(dot)ch / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 Unported, Chamaecyparis obtusa - Riesbach-Seefeldquai 2012-04-18 16-49-36 (P7000), CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Σ64, Hinokidakka-sanryo, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.