A richly green, sculpted evergreen with classic Hinoki fan texture and a naturally refined shape
FEATURES:
- Deep green evergreen foliage with signature Hinoki fan-like sprays
- Naturally dense, sculpted habit that looks polished without constant trimming
- Refined, architectural texture that adds depth to foundation beds and focal plantings
- Excellent specimen evergreen for entries, patios, and high-visibility corners
- Pairs beautifully with stone and brick for a clean, timeless landscape look
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and form when the garden is bare
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If your planting bed feels “busy,” choose one plant with distinctive texture and let it be the hero. Then simplify the rest. This Hinoki does that job beautifully: it adds detail and structure, so everything around it can be calm and clean.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' tall
Koster's Hinoki Cypress
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri'
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A richly green, sculpted evergreen with classic Hinoki fan texture and a naturally refined shape
FEATURES:
- Deep green evergreen foliage with signature Hinoki fan-like sprays
- Naturally dense, sculpted habit that looks polished without constant trimming
- Refined, architectural texture that adds depth to foundation beds and focal plantings
- Excellent specimen evergreen for entries, patios, and high-visibility corners
- Pairs beautifully with stone and brick for a clean, timeless landscape look
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and form when the garden is bare
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If your planting bed feels “busy,” choose one plant with distinctive texture and let it be the hero. Then simplify the rest. This Hinoki does that job beautifully: it adds detail and structure, so everything around it can be calm and clean.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' tall
Why plant Koster's Hinoki Cypress?
Koster’s Hinoki Cypress is the evergreen you use when you want the landscape to feel finished. The foliage forms layered, fan-like sprays that look almost carved, adding texture and structure that stays attractive in every season. Its deep green color anchors beds and borders, and the naturally dense growth gives it that tidy, composed look without needing heavy pruning or fussy shaping.
This is a smart choice for customers who want a conifer with character, not just a green blob, but something refined, architectural, and quietly impressive year-round.
How to use Koster's Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?
Plant it as a focal evergreen near an entry, patio, or front foundation bed where the layered texture can be appreciated up close. It’s especially effective placed against simpler backgrounds, dark evergreens, clean fencing, or stonework, so the fan-like sprays read crisp and intentional. Use it as a single statement plant, or repeat it in a few key areas to create cohesion across the landscape. Keep companion plantings low and simple, mulch, gravel, or a consistent groundcover, so the sculpted outline remains clear and the texture doesn’t get visually crowded.
Frequently Asked Questions
This conifer does not produce showy blooms. It may form small cones, but it’s grown for evergreen foliage, refined texture, and its naturally sculpted form.
Yes. Its dense habit and refined texture make it a great foundation evergreen, especially in beds where you want year-round structure without constant maintenance.
Very little. Prune selectively in late winter to remove dead or damaged growth if needed. Avoid heavy shearing so the natural layered texture and sculpted outline remain the feature.
