Cryptomeria japonica Hino

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Hino’ is a traditional Japanese selection valued for its tidy form and fine-textured evergreen foliage. Long appreciated in cultivation for its reliability and restrained growth, it forms a compact, upright to mounded shape that integrates easily into mixed plantings. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture and good drainage. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, it matures slowly and offers a classic cryptomeria look on a manageable scale, making it useful in both residential landscapes and collector gardens.