Chamaecyparis
obtusa is native to Japan. It is commonly called hinoki cypress or hinoki
false cypress. It is an evergreen conifer that grows 50-75’ tall (to 120′ tall
in its native habitat) with a pyramidal shape. It features spreading branches
with flattened horizontal branchlets that droop at the ends. Dark green
scale-like leaves in two sizes have white markings beneath. Crushed foliage is
aromatic. Reddish brown bark will peel on mature trees. Small, 8-scaled,
greenish-brown (female) to orange brown (male) cones. Although species trees
are uncommonly planted in the home landscape, a large number of compact and
dwarf cultivars have become very popular for use as small accents/specimens,
hedges, screens and foundation/rock garden plants. Easily grown in average,
medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full
sun. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils. Hardy in
zones 4-8.
Growing
Instructions for the Hinoki Cypress
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Place the seeds in a
plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a refrigerator for two months. 2.
Fill a pot with potting soil. 3. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with
a thin layer of soil. 4. Water the container and leave it to drain. 5. Put the
pot in a warm, sunny area. 6. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist
but not wet. 7. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches
tall.
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