Shrubs
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'
Slender Hinoki cypress
Layered sprays of deep green foliage create a slender, softly irregular evergreen. It grows much larger than the miniature Hinoki selections, making it useful as a substantial accent or screen. Give it shelter from drying winds and room to develop its natural shape.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to light shade
- Mature size
- 10–20 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Fairly tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid wet, poorly drained soil.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Needs very little pruning; retain the natural form.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0
Image notes: Slender Hinoki cypress. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.