Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis 'Gracilis'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta'
Cupressus obtusa 'Gracilis'
Gracilis Compacta Hinoki False Cypress
Gracilis Hinoki Cypress
Gracilis Slender Hinoki Cypress
Hinoki Falsecypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant, pyramidal, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. Our 40+ year old plant is 8' tall and has been pruned out to display its structure as well as the lovely evergreen foliage.

By: Gossler Farms

This obtusa is one of the nicest grown. Gracilis is more compact than its species. It is conical in shape with short, dense, fan-like leaves. Growth Rate 6" annually

By: Garden World

Twisted, branchless on tiered branches, irregular form. Can prune to fit small spaces. Hardy zones 4-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

15' in 10 years but will get much taller -- see photo of a mature one at the National Arboretum. Twisted, deep green branchlets held in distinctive tiers. One of the most distinctive of the Hinoki Cypress.