Slender Hinoki False Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Slender Hinoki False Cypress highlights at a glance!
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Suitable Space
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 5-8
Slender Hinoki False Cypress - Graceful Addition to Your Landscape!
False Cypress varieties are wonderfully graceful additions to your landscape, bringing such unique form and a curious growth habit as well! The Slender Hinoki False Cypress is no different, and just maybe ... better!
Also known as Gracilis False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'), the False Cypress develops a strong central leader and a distinctive, refined pyramidal form. The fronds grow in amazing whorled, flattened sprays of dark-green foliage.
A graceful addition to any home landscape, this small accent tree or large evergreen shrub keeps this finely textured, deep green foliage all season long. Slender Hinokie adds interest to the landscape with its slightly arching branches.
New growth takes on a reddish hue in spring and fall brings a slight bronzy tinge to the branches of steady evergreen.
How to Use Slender Hinoki False Cypress In The Landscape
This Slender False Cypress is lovely as open hedges and informal screens. But mostly used as an exemplary specimen plant. The open branching creates airy privacy, while this slower-growing conifer won't require much maintenance.
A lovely specimen indeed! Slender Hinoki is a stand-out accent due to its narrow, pyramidal form, with gracefully arching branchlets making it a natural showpiece! Plant False Cypress as an easy-care living sculpture for your landscape.
False Cypress is an excellent small, slender evergreen tree for pinpoint privacy and adding distinctive form as a background planting in mixed-shrub and mixed-evergreen beds and borders. False Cypress adds an amazing designer touch to your landscape.
The gracefully arching branches are perfect for Asian-inspired, Zen gardens, Rock Gardens, and formal plantings alike. Slender Hinoki False Cypress has a slim profile that allows it to fit about anywhere and look good doing it.
- Lush Deep-Green Unique Growth
- Small Accent Evergreen Tree
- Arching, Whorled Foliage & Graceful Form
- Asian-Inspired Gardens & Urban Environments
- Living Sculpture & Gorgeous Planter Accent
#ProPlantTips For Care
Slender Hinoki False Cypress prefers full sun or very light shade, though the full sun allows for the best color year-round. In hot climates, these do appreciate some protection from the full, relentless sun.
Requiring well-drained soil and average moisture, Slender Hinoki Cypress is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner-city environments. Once established, they are even partly drought-tolerant for short periods.
This is a relatively low-maintenance accent plant, the slow-growing nature means it won't outgrow its space any time soon. If any pruning is needed, it is recommended to trim back the new growth of the current season and remove any dieback from winter.
A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill. False Cypress is no different and really appreciate this extra layer of protection.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Partly Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Prune After First Flush Of Growth
We all need some easy-care, sculptural landscape plants in our lives and landscapes! With all the qualities that Slender Hinoki False Cypress offers, it's a natural choice for a truly unique garden addition! Order your own gorgeous accent trees from Nature Hills Nursery today!
