How to Care for Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Cypress)

Korean name: 편백

Hinoki Cypress is a durable and fragrant tree featuring triangular branches and soft green leaves. It is mainly used as a garden tree and is known for its slow growth. It is drought tolerant and relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Japan
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold resistant, fragrant, garden tree, evergreen
• Also known as: Hinoki Cypress, Japanese Cypress

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained neutral soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to moist conditions.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Chamaecyparis obtusa?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chamaecyparis obtusa?

It likes Thrives in bright, indirect light.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained neutral soil is ideal..

Is Chamaecyparis obtusa safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Chamaecyparis obtusa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Prefers moderate to moist conditions.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..