Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ is a classic dwarf Hinoki Cypress prized for its rich, deep green foliage and naturally sculptural form. Its dense, shell-like fans of foliage curve gracefully, creating a refined, irregular pyramidal shape that adds year-round structure and texture to the landscape.

Extremely slow growing (2–4 inches per year), this compact evergreen typically reaches 6–8 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide over time, making it ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, Japanese-inspired gardens, and large containers. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8, ‘Nana Gracilis’ is low-maintenance, deer resistant, and highly valued as a specimen plant or focal point in smaller garden spaces