Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'

Compact Hinoki Cypress

A slow-growing, compact Hinoki cypress prized for its dense, dark green, fan-shaped foliage and tight, sculptural habit. Branchlets are thick and closely layered, giving the plant a solid, architectural appearance with exceptional texture. More compact and formal than the species, it is ideal for smaller landscapes and refined plantings.

Size:



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 6–10 ft



Zones: 5a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Light afternoon shade recommended in warmer climates)

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with rich green, shell-like foliage



Dense, compact, upright to broadly pyramidal habit



Excellent year-round structure and texture



Attracts: Birds (cover and shelter)

Uses:
Foundation plantings, specimen accents, mixed conifer borders, Japanese and Asian-inspired gardens, rock gardens

Notes:
Slow growing and long-lived. Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning required; best allowed to develop its natural form.

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

6-10'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No