Hinoki Cypress 'Nana Gracilis', 'Nana Gracilis' Hinoki Cypress, Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis'
One of the most popular dwarf conifers, Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ (Hinoki Cypress) is a slow-growing conifer forming a dense, globe-like, evergreen shrub when young, becoming more broadly conical over time. Its lush, glossy dark green foliage is held in short, shell-like sprays. The typical rate of growth is 3-6 in. (7–15 cm) per year. The small female cones are green maturing to reddish brown. Introduced in 1867, this universally admired cultivar is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Hinoki Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Hinoki Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ (Hinoki Cypress) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ (Hinoki Cypress) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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