Shrubs
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'
Spiralis Hinoki cypress
A narrow, slow-growing evergreen with twisting branches and tightly arranged dark green foliage. Its upright form brings a small vertical accent to rock gardens and mixed conifer beds. The spiraling growth is most effective when allowed to keep its natural outline.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Size at stated age
- 30 in. at 10 years tall × 12 in. at 10 years wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zone 5 minimum listed
Sizes & prices
- #3Spiralis Hinoki Cpyress$164.99
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: Photo © Iseli Nursery; cropped from supplier plant sign, embedded copyright retained, no enlargement. · Iseli customer plant-resale promotional photo grant
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.