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    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.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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    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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