Latin Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'
Height: 8 - 12 feet
Spread: 4 - 8 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun; Part Shade
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
The compact Hinoki Falsecypress is a slow growing evergreen that is a great specimen, especially in small gardens. It features rich green foliage in ruffled, cupped sprays, creating unique texture and interest in the landscape, even giving the resemblance of shells. This evergreen should be planted in a location with enough space to reach its standard size to avoid pruning. Pruning removes the main textural interest of this plant.
Other Names: False Cypress; Japanese Cypress; Hinoki-Cypress; Compact