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A tight and skinny Slender Hinoki Cypress planted in the landscape in front of a home with dark green soft needles in a wavy formation

Slender Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'

$995.00 USD
Sale price  $995.00 USD Regular price 

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A graceful, upright evergreen with soft, layered foliage and timeless beauty that brings texture and elegance to any landscape 

FEATURES: 

  • Compact, upright form with gently curving, fan-like branches
  • Deep green foliage with a lush, feathery texture
  • Naturally layered habit creates a refined, sculptural look
  • Slow-growing and ideal for smaller gardens or accents
  • Provides year-round color, structure, and softness
  • Low-maintenance and highly adaptable to various soils
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Use Slender Hinoki Cypress where you want to draw the eye upward or add a touch of year-round structure without overwhelming the space. Its deep green foliage pairs perfectly with lighter or variegated plants. For added contrast, plant it near stone walls, pathways, or water features to highlight its graceful form.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 4-8
Mature Height 10-15' tall
Mature Width 4-6' wide
Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade
Spacing 4-6' apart

Why Plant Slender Hinoki Cypress?

Slender Hinoki Cypress is a classic evergreen that adds quiet sophistication to any landscape. Known for its rich, deep green color and soft, fan-shaped foliage, this tree has a naturally tiered growth habit that gives it an elegant, almost sculptural quality. Unlike many upright evergreens, its texture is gentle and refined, making it a favorite among landscape designers for adding contrast and movement. Durable yet graceful, it holds its shape beautifully year after year, offering a sense of calm and permanence in every season.

How to use Slender Hinoki Cypress in the landscape?

Slender Hinoki Cypress is a versatile evergreen suited for both traditional and modern gardens. Its upright, narrow form makes it an excellent choice for smaller spaces, entryways, or as a vertical accent in mixed borders. Plant it as a single specimen to showcase its layered branching, or group several to create a screen that feels soft rather than heavy. It pairs beautifully with Japanese Maples, flowering shrubs, or ornamental grasses, adding texture and depth to the landscape. Its slow growth and tidy habit mean it stays elegant without constant pruning.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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