Nana Gracilis Hinoki Cypress is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen conifer shrub with multi-stems that matures in pyramidal to conical habit. The flat scale-like leaves splay in a fan-shaped manner and are a rich dark green. Best color in full sun and average well-drained soil.
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly but needs well-drained soil. Juniper blight, root rot, and certain insect pests such as bagworms can be issues if soil to wet. Shelter from hard winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, Foundation Planting, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heavenly Bamboo, Azalea, Japanese Maple
IMAGES: Digigalos, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' 02, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis 10zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Photo by David J. Stang, Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis 12zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (6) Photo by David J. Stang, Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.