Shrubs
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'
Torulosa Hinoki cypress
Twisting branches and irregular, cockscomb-like foliage give this Hinoki cypress a distinctive sculptural outline. Its rich green sprays provide texture throughout the year. Use it as an individual specimen where the unusual branching can develop without regular shearing.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Size at stated age
- 5 ft. at 10 years tall × 4 ft. at 10 years wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8 (species reference; cultivar performance may differ)
Sizes & prices
- #5$89.99
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.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0
Image notes: Torulosa Hinoki cypress. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.