Chamaecyparis, Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress 'Nana Gracilis'

Chamaecyparisobtusa

Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)
Species
obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburndale, Florida

Pownal, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ithaca, New York

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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P
(Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

This is an extremely slow growing miniature tree. It is very attractive though. I grow mine in a container in acidic soil, taken from my ...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | neutral

I have one of these planted near my pond area in a well drained sheltered location. It was browsed by deer the first year to a height o...Read More

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