Chamaecyparis obtusa Kamarachiba (Hinoki Cypress)

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Kamarachiba’ (Hinoki Cypress) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub with flat sprays of golden-green, lacy foliage in summer, turning golden yellow in winter. Slow-growing, this attractive cultivar is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kamarachiba' (Hinoki Cypress) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub with flat sprays of golden-green, lacy foliage in summer, turning golden yellow in winter. Slow-growing, this attractive cultivar is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers where it adds year-round color and structure.

  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
  • Grows up to 2 ft. tall (60 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm) after 10 years.
  • A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
  • Perfect as a specimen plant, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or for containers.
  • Low maintenance, no pruning required.
  • May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases. Watch for aphids
  • Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
  • Native to Japan

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
Plant Family Chamaecyparis – False Cypress
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 36″ (90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden