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Form
A large pyramidal tree with spreading branches and pendent branchlets.
Cultivars may be shrub form.
Leaves
Opposite, scale-like leaves are closely pressed to the stem
and are of two types. Boat-shaped laterals are 1/12" long;
smaller, triangular leaves are half this size. The dark green leaves
have prominent white, X-shaped lines beneath.
Fall Color
No color change.
Stem/Buds/Bark
Stems are flattened and arranged in horizontal tiers. Branchlets
are drooping and with the pattern of their leaves look like flat
fans. The reddish brown bark peels off in long, narrow, vertical
strips.
Flowers
Small flowers are terminal with male and female occurring on
separate branches. Males are oblong and yellow; females are globe-shaped
(monoecious); not showy.
Flowering Time
Pollen is shed March through April.
Fruit
A round, short-stalked cone, 1/3" – 2/5" diameter.
It is solitary and orange-brown in color.
Landscape Uses
Hinoki falsecypress is used as a specimen or accent plant. The
dwarf forms are suitable for rock gardens. This plant is valued
for its distinctive foliage and creates interest in a landscape
design.
Major Landscape Features
Dwarf to medium specimen tree; dark green color.
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Hardiness Range
4 – 8
Native Habitat
Japan, Formosa
Height
50 – 75 feet
Growth Rate
Slow to medium
Spread
10 – 20 feet
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Culture
Hinoki falsecypress grows best in moist, well-drained
soil with a neutral to acid pH. It prefers moderately humid
air and a cool root zone. Protect from drying winds. Avoid
excessive mulch. Container grown trees transplant easier than
B & B. Chamaecyparis species will become open and unattractive
if not given proper care.
Pest Problems
Insects – Bagworms, scales, mites.
Diseases
None serious.
Cultivars
"Nana" – Very slow growing up to 3 foot
high and a little wider. "Gracilis" – A compact,
pyramidal form with pendulous branches. Other cultivars are
available with different forms and foliage colors.
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