🌲 Hinoki Cypress ‘Gracilis’ (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’)

The Hinoki Cypress ‘Gracilis’ is a premium evergreen prized for its elegant pyramidal form and rich, dark green foliage. With its refined texture and naturally sculpted appearance, it adds a high-end, architectural look to any landscape.

✅ Key Features

• 🌲 Elegant Upright Form – Naturally pyramidal, no shaping needed
• 🌿 Rich Green Foliage – Dense, fan-like texture with layered depth
• 🏡 High-End Appearance – Perfect for formal and modern landscapes
• ❄️ Evergreen – Year-round structure and color
• ✂️ Low Maintenance – Minimal pruning required

📏 Size & Growth

• Mature Height: 15–25 feet
• Mature Width: 6–10 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal

👉 Ideal for specimen planting and vertical accents

🌱 Planting & Spacing

• Recommended Spacing: 6–10 feet apart

Best Uses:

• Specimen tree
• Foundation planting
• Entryway accents
• Formal gardens

☀️ Light Requirements

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best form and density in full sun

💧 Watering

• Regular watering during establishment
• Moderate needs once established
• Prefers consistent moisture, not overly dry soil

🌿 Soil Conditions

• Prefers:
  • Well-drained soil
  • Slightly acidic conditions

❄️ Hardiness

• USDA Zones: 5–8
• Good cold tolerance

✂️ Maintenance

• Very low maintenance
• Rarely needs pruning
• Naturally maintains its shape

🌲 Why Choose Hinoki Cypress ‘Gracilis’?

• Distinct, refined texture unlike other evergreens ✅
• Naturally sculpted growth habit ✅
• Adds structure and elegance to landscapes ✅

👉 A top choice for premium, high-end landscape design

🛒 Ideal For

• Entryways
• Accent planting
• Formal landscapes
• Foundation corners

✅ Bottom Line

The Hinoki Cypress ‘Gracilis’ is a slow-growing, elegant evergreen that delivers structure, texture, and a refined look—perfect for elevating any landscape design.