Description

Chamaecyparis obtusa (Dwarf Hinoki Cypress)

Add year-round elegance and texture to your landscape with the Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa), a slow-growing evergreen prized for its naturally sculpted form and rich, deep green foliage. Its dense, fan-shaped sprays of soft foliage create a refined appearance that works beautifully as a foundation planting, accent specimen, rock garden feature, or container plant.

This low-maintenance conifer develops a graceful, pyramidal shape with minimal pruning, making it an excellent choice for homeowners seeking lasting beauty with little upkeep. Dwarf Hinoki Cypress thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller landscapes, Japanese gardens, and mixed evergreen borders where year-round color and structure are desired.

Whether planted as a focal point or incorporated into a layered landscape design, the Dwarf Hinoki Cypress provides timeless appeal, exceptional texture, and reliable evergreen interest throughout every season.

Key Features:

• Slow-growing, compact evergreen conifer
• Soft, deep green, fan-shaped foliage
• Naturally dense, pyramidal growth habit
• Excellent for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and containers
• Low-maintenance with minimal pruning required
• Provides year-round color and landscape structure
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Best grown in well-drained soil

Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Common Name: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub/Conifer
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 4–8 feet (depending on variety and growing conditions)
Mature Spread: 3–5 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8