Chamaecyparis obtusa - Japanese Cypress/ Hinoki Cypress
Habit and Cultural Information
Category : Tree
Family : Cupressaceae (incl. Taxodiaceae)
Origin : Japan (Asia)
Flower Color : Green Blue
Bloomtime : Year-round
Evergreen : Yes
Height : 12-20 feet
Width : 6-8 feet
Exposure : Sun or Shade
Irrigation Req. : Low Water Needs
In Japan, the specimen is grown in mass quantities for its high quality timber. Since the 1600s, locals would build their finest temples with the wood of this cypress. Its rot-resistant properties also allowed for its popular use in Tokyo, Japan. A very popular specimen in Japanese Botanical gardens, as seen in San Francisco, California. An excellent addition in mini Japanese gardens.