Hinoki Cypress ‘Gracilis’

Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’

Common Name: Slender Hinoki Cypress

Mature Height and Width:
15–20' tall × 6–10' wide

Growth Habit: Narrow pyramidal evergreen with irregular layered branching. Strong central leader with ascending branchlets forming loose, shell-like sprays. Slow to moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Dark green scale-like foliage arranged in flattened fan-shaped sprays. Texture layered and slightly cupped, creating sculptural depth. Interior branching visible between layers.

Flower Description: Inconspicuous; not ornamental.

Bloom Time: Spring (non-ornamental reproductive structures).

Fall Color: Evergreen; consistent deep green year-round.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best density and structure in full sun.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).

Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation vertical accent; courtyard focal point; mixed conifer garden; entry planting; evergreen screen component.

Deer Resistance: Moderate-High
May experience light browsing under heavy pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.