hinoki cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl'
Overview
The Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Golden Whorl') is an amazing evergreen conifer species with unique and attractive features. Growing up to 40 feet tall and 10 feet wide, it has bright yellow spiraling foliage and an attractive, columnar shape. This hardy tree is adaptable to many climates and soil conditions, and is very low maintenance. It is also renowned for its pleasing fragrance and is known as an element of peace and tranquility in Japaneseculture. Truly, the Hinoki cypress 'Golden Whorl' is a stunning and hardy plant that is perfect for any landscape!
Care Guide
Watering
Watering a hinoki cypress requires a careful balance between enough water and thorough draining. The soil should remain lightly moist at all times, so the plant should be watered when the top 2–3 inches of soil has dried out. Water your hinoki cypress deeply and regularly, providing 1-2 inches of water a week either from rainfall or from supplemental irrigations during dry spells. If planting hinoki cypress in sandy or fast-draining soils, increase the frequency of waterings, but allow the soil to almost dry out before watering again. If using a container, keep an eye on water levels and water immediately when the soil feels dry.
Light
The hinoki cypress plant species should be exposed to between 4 and 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species should be in full sun during the morning, but some afternoon shade is recommended, especially during warmer months. The amount of sunlight a hinoki cypress needs may depend on the climate in which it is planted. In cooler climates, the plant may benefit from extra sunlight; whereas in warmer climates, the plant may need more shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
For hinoki cypress, the best time to prune is during the spring season. Pruning should be light and limited to removal of dead, diseased, and crossing branches. After pruning, it is important to shape the tree by removing extra growth for a nice outline. Anywhere from 2-4 inches of growth should be removed from each branch. It is important to not over-prune the tree.
Propagation
Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Division
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