Chamaecyparis Obtusa Gracilis Compacta

Compact Slender Hinoki Cypress

A refined compact Hinoki cypress selected for its dense, dark green, fan-shaped foliage and tidy, compact pyramidal to rounded habit. It’s a smaller, more restrained form of the classic ‘Gracilis’ cultivar—with even more controlled growth—making it ideal for planting in limited space or mixed borders where a formal, evergreen presence is desired.

Size:



Width: ~4–6 ft



Height: ~8–12 ft



Zones: 5a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Best foliage quality and deep color in bright light; shade helps in hot climates.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils

Features:



Evergreen conifer with dense, dark green, shell-like sprays



Compact pyramidal to broadly upright habit



Strong year-round structure and fine texture



Attracts: Birds (cover and shelter)

Uses:
Specimen accents, foundation plantings, mixed conifer borders, Japanese and Asian-inspired landscapes

Notes:
Growth is slow to moderate; size can vary slightly with site conditions and pruning. Avoid hot, dry sites and poorly drained soils for best long-term performance.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

8-12'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No