Hinoki False Cypress
Chamaecyparisobtusa 'Compacta'

Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)
Species: obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)
Cultivar: Compacta

Category
Conifers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting