Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Nana Gracilis – Live Plant, 2.5-Quart, Chamaecyparis obtusa

About This Plant

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) ‘Nana Gracilis’ is a slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its layered, dense foliage and compact habit. Ideal for Japanese-style gardens, foundation plantings, accents, and container displays. Performs well in sun to partial shade with minimal pruning once established.

What You Will Receive

1 live Dwarf Hinoki Cypress ‘Nana Gracilis’ grown in a 2.5-quart nursery container before shipping. Ships in a fabric grow bag. Evergreen foliage year-round. Suitable for gardens, accents, and large containers.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
• Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer shrub
• Growth Stage: Young live plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
• Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
• Mature Width: Approximately 2–3 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow
• USDA Zones: 5–8
• Foliage: Dense, layered evergreen foliage
• Growth Habit: Compact and upright
• Container Friendly: Yes, with a large container
• Pruning: Minimal
• Landscape Use: Japanese gardens, foundation planting, specimen, accent, container gardening

Care Tip

Plant in well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade. Water consistently while establishing but avoid waterlogging. In containers, use a well-draining potting mix and provide a container large enough for future root growth.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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