SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chamaecyparis obtusa

COMMON NAME: Hinoki Cypress

GARDEN SIZE: 50-75 ft. tall x 15-25 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE:

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; Medium water requirements

HABIT (FORM): Pyramidal

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Dark green scale-like leaves

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Small, greenish-brown cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Central Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Not utilized by local wildlife. Deer resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning is preferred. Late winter or early summer is best.

PET SAFETY: ASPCA safety not provided