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    Also Known As

    • Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis'
    • Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
    • Hinoki Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dwarf Hinoki cypress. Our 40+ year old plant is 12' tall and has been pruned out to display its structure as well as the lovely evergreen foliage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A fairly compact, pyramid-shaped Hinoki cypress with rich, dark green color. A nice intermediate between the miniature ‘Nana’ and ‘Gracilis’.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    One of the best dwarf conifers for its irregular, upright habit and dark green, compact foliage. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This dwarf evergreen has an irregular globose shape developing into a conical, upright habit at maturity. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually

    By: Garden World

    Dark green leaves rounded at tips, irregular shape. Good in Rock gardens or containers. Hardy to zone 5.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A dwarf, pyramidal form of the species with compact foliage in shell or fan-like sprays. Reaches 4-6' in many, many, many years! (Ok, also reach 15' feet in 100 years!)

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta'

    aka Compact Fernspray Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta' foliage by plant lust
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