Shrubs
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'
Nana Gracilis Hinoki cypress
Dark green, shell-shaped sprays form a dense evergreen that develops from an irregular mound into a broad cone. The layered foliage provides year-round texture in mixed borders. Growth can vary with propagation, and older plants continue to increase in size.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Size at stated age
- Height: 4–5 ft. at 10 years · Spread: 2–4 ft.; eventually
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
Sizes & prices
- B&B 5'Chamaecyparis Dwarf Hinoki Cypress$349.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Little pruning needed; keep cuts within leafy growth, not bare old wood.
- Planting site
- Shelter from harsh, drying winds.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Nana Gracilis Hinoki cypress. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.