Hinoki False Cypress 'Gracilis Nana'

Hinoki False Cypress 'Gracilis Nana' (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Nana') — this is one of the most popular and most elegant dwarf cultivars of conifer. It is prized for the unusual shape of its branches, which resemble shells, and for its rich green colour.

1. Shape: A dwarf shrub with branches resembling green shells or fans. The crown is dense, asymmetrically conical.
2. Growth: Extremely slow (3–5 cm per year). At 10 years the height is about 60–80 cm.
3. Needles: Dark green, glossy, scale-like (soft to the touch).
4. Conditions: Partial shade, moist fertile soil with a slight acidity. It tolerates drought and waterlogging poorly.
5. Use: Ideal for rock gardens, Japanese gardens, and growing in containers.