Use Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' to add year-round structure where you want a narrow, elegant evergreen accent without constant pruning. Its dense, irregular sprays stack into a graceful, upright silhouette that reads as both refined and natural, making it an easy focal point near an entry, at a corner of the house, or in a small grouping for winter interest.

Give your Slender Hinoki False Cypress 'Gracilis' a site with full sun to part shade and soil that drains well. It adapts to many soil textures but does not like wet, poorly drained conditions. Keep the root zone evenly moist during the first growing season so it can establish, then water during prolonged dry spells, especially in heat or wind-exposed sites.

At maturity, expect roughly 12-15 ft in height (sometimes more with age) and about 6-8 ft in spread, so allow room for its natural outline. Growth is slow, which helps it stay tidy and makes it well-suited to smaller landscapes. Pruning is usually unnecessary; if you need to shape, do so lightly and focus on removing damaged or misplaced branches rather than shearing. A light mulch helps conserve moisture and protect roots, but keep mulch off the trunk. Provide a little wind protection in harsh sites for best color and form.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 144-180"
• Spread: 72-96"

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