Hinoki false cypress is actually a relative of cypress trees. It is a versatile plant with multiple uses and is pretty easy to grow in several planting zones. It can be used as a bonsai plant or just for privacy in your backyard. It’s an evergreen plant but it does drops dead leaves in the winter and you may notice a bit of browning. It is unlikely to survive being moved to a new location, so if you are growing a full size plant, make sure to give it room to grow.
Key Takeaways:
- The Hinoki cypress can be grown as a bonsai, used as an ornamental shrub in a landscape, or can be used to create a wall of privacy, as they are dense and can grow upwards of 75 feet high
- Hinoki Cypresses can grow in full sun to partial shade and will need a slightly acidic soil that drains well
- Hinoki Cypresses are not likely to survive attempts at transplanting, so when planting it is important to pick the spot very carefully since it will likely be permanent
“This evergreen conifer is native to Japan, where its aromatic wood was traditionally used for making theaters, shrines, and palaces.”
Read more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/false-cypress/growing-hinoki-cypress.htm