A compact evergreen with rugged, layered Hinoki texture and a naturally sculpted shape for year-round structure
FEATURES:
- Compact, dense habit that stays tidy and landscape-friendly
- Distinctive Hinoki texture with layered, fan-like sprays for a sculpted look
- Rugged, natural character that pairs beautifully with stone, gravel, and boulders
- Perfect for small beds and courtyards where you want evergreen structure without bulk
- Great focal evergreen for rock gardens, raised beds, and foundation accents
- 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:
When you’re designing with rock and gravel, choose plants with strong texture so the planting doesn’t feel flat. Hinoki is perfect for this, the layered sprays catch light and shadow, making the whole area look richer and more dimensional year-round.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Split Rock Hinoki Cypress
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Split Rock'
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A compact evergreen with rugged, layered Hinoki texture and a naturally sculpted shape for year-round structure
FEATURES:
- Compact, dense habit that stays tidy and landscape-friendly
- Distinctive Hinoki texture with layered, fan-like sprays for a sculpted look
- Rugged, natural character that pairs beautifully with stone, gravel, and boulders
- Perfect for small beds and courtyards where you want evergreen structure without bulk
- Great focal evergreen for rock gardens, raised beds, and foundation accents
- 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:
When you’re designing with rock and gravel, choose plants with strong texture so the planting doesn’t feel flat. Hinoki is perfect for this, the layered sprays catch light and shadow, making the whole area look richer and more dimensional year-round.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Split Rock Hinoki Cypress?
Split Rock Hinoki Cypress brings a more rugged, natural feel to the classic Hinoki look. It still has those signature fan-like sprays and dense evergreen growth, but the overall texture reads a bit more “mountain garden” than formal topiary. It looks right at home tucked among stone, gravel, and boulders, where the layered foliage can echo the shapes and shadows of rockwork.
It’s a strong choice when you want year-round structure in a compact size, plus texture that makes a planting bed feel designed even when nothing is in bloom.
How to use Split Rock Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?
Plant it in a rock garden, raised bed, or along a walkway edge where the texture can be appreciated up close. It’s especially effective near stone steps, boulders, or gravel mulch, where the form feels natural and intentional. Use it as a single focal evergreen in a small bed, or repeat it in a few key areas to create cohesion across the landscape. Pair it with low groundcovers and simple mounded plants so the Hinoki’s layered texture stays the feature, and keep the base tidy with mulch or gravel for a clean, finished look.
Frequently Asked Questions
This conifer does not produce showy blooms. It may form small cones, but it’s grown for evergreen foliage, textured form, and year-round structure.
Yes. Its compact size and rugged, layered texture make it an excellent fit for rock gardens, raised beds, and stone-heavy landscapes where evergreen structure is needed year-round.
Very little. Prune selectively in late winter to remove dead or damaged growth if needed. Avoid heavy shearing so the natural layered Hinoki texture stays crisp and sculptural.
