Evergreen Trees – Hinoki False Cypress

Hinoki false cypress 

Botanical name: chamaecyparis obtusa 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach over 100 ft with up to a 5 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-10 

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: grows at least 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: privacy

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: fragrant foliage, colorful bark 

Watering instructions: water when the top 3 inches of soil have dried 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: junipers, yews, maples

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no