Chamaecyparis obtusa Chireman

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ is a distinctive Hinoki cypress selection valued for its crinkled, rope-like foliage texture unlike that of typical Hinoki forms. The unusual sprays give the plant a sculptural, almost textile quality, adding strong visual interest to conifer collections. It prefers full sun to partial shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil, with slow to moderate growth. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, it develops into a small, irregular shrub or tree over time and is best appreciated as a focal specimen.