Hinoki False Cypress
Common Name: Hinoki False Cypress
Species Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Hinoki False Cypress Chamaecyparis obtusa
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 20-foot diameter, 120-foot height
- Leaves: Scale-like, closely appressed, back of leaf white with pattern of X's and Y's
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5° |
| Notes | Many cultivars available with different forms, colors and leaf shapes |