With its soft, fernlike sprays and compact habit, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta' (Hinoki False Cypress 'Filicoides Compacta') adds refined evergreen texture to beds, borders, and foundation plantings. You can use it as a specimen, in a small screen, or as a slow-growing structural accent where year-round form matters.

Plant it where it will get full sun to part shade. In hotter or more exposed sites, a little afternoon shade helps keep foliage looking its best. Choose a spot with moist, well-drained soil; avoid locations that stay soggy in winter. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, then water during extended dry spells.

This cultivar typically matures to about 72-96 inches tall and 36-48 inches wide, developing a dense, upright form. It is slow growing, so it stays manageable in tighter landscapes and looks good paired with broad-leaved evergreens, fine grasses, and boulders or gravel where its texture can stand out.

Care is simple: keep a light mulch layer over the root zone (pulled back from the trunk), and prune only as needed to remove stray shoots or lightly shape, preferably in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Its evergreen foliage provides winter interest, and it is often noted as deer resistant, making it a strong choice for many suburban gardens.

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: 72-96"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Evergreen: Yes

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