Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Description

The Dwarf Hinoki Cypress is a stunning evergreen conifer renowned for its dense, rich green foliage and naturally compact, slow-growing habit. Originating from Japan, this cultivar is favored by bonsai artists and gardeners alike for its fine texture, graceful fan-shaped sprays, and ease of care. Its small stature makes it perfect for bonsai training or as a charming accent in container gardens and landscapes.

🌿 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’

• Style: Ideal for bonsai or compact garden planting

• Foliage: Dark green, soft, fan-like scale leaves with a lush appearance

• Growth Rate: Very slow, maintains compact size naturally

• Trunk & Branches: Dense branching with a naturally elegant, layered form

• Light Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun; tolerates some shade

• Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained

• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8

🪴 Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for Small Spaces: Its dwarf size and slow growth make it easy to maintain indoors or in limited outdoor areas.

• Graceful Appearance: The finely textured foliage and naturally sculpted branches add sophistication to any bonsai or garden setting.

• Low Maintenance: Tolerant of varying light conditions and easy to prune, making it beginner-friendly.

• Year-Round Beauty: Evergreen foliage maintains vibrant color throughout the seasons, adding visual interest year-round.

📏 Available Sizes:

• Starter plants (3–5 inches)

• Pre-trained bonsai specimens (6–12 inches)

• Mature bonsai (available upon request)

🌱 Care Tips:

• Repot every 2–3 years with well-draining, acidic soil mix.

• Avoid overwatering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage growth.

• Protect from extreme heat and harsh winter winds.