Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' ~ Slender Hinoki False Cypress
Slender Hinoki False Cypress is an evergreen conifer shrub with an open-branched pyramidal habit. The graceful horizontal branches host soft deep green scale-like needles that bronze in winter. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Type: Shrub, Conifer Height: 8’ - 12’ Spread: 4’ - 5' Spacing: 4’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round 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. LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, Foundation Planting, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Azalea, Heavenly Bamboo IMAGES: Photoets by F. D. Richards, (1) Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' (Japan Heirloom) 2020 photo, (2) Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' (Japan Heir