Hinoki Cypress – Chamaecyparis obtusa Tree Seeds | 50 Seeds | Hardy Evergreen Bonsai Tree | Japanese False Cypress

Grow a timeless evergreen prized in Japanese gardens with Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa). This elegant, slow-growing conifer is known for its graceful pyramidal form, soft flat sprays of dark green foliage, and beautiful reddish-brown exfoliating bark.

In the landscape, Hinoki Cypress matures to 50–75 feet tall with spreading branches that gently droop at the tips, creating a refined, layered appearance. The scale-like leaves are arranged in flattened sprays with delicate white markings beneath. Small orange-brown cones (about ½ inch wide) add subtle seasonal interest.

Highly valued for bonsai, hedges, privacy screens, and specimen planting, Hinoki Cypress is one of the American Horticultural Society’s “Great Plants for American Gardens” and remains one of Japan’s most important ornamental and timber trees.

You will receive:
✔️ 50 Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Secure, moisture-protected packaging

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hinoki Cypress, Japanese False Cypress
Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately moist soil (prefers fertile, slightly acidic soil)
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 50–75 feet
Spread: 15–25 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 4–8
Foliage: Evergreen, flat sprays of scale-like leaves
Cone Size: ½ inch, orange-brown
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Pollution Tolerance: Moderate

Seed Preparation & Germination:
• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
• Cold stratify 30–40 days at 40°F in moist medium (not wet)
• Sow indoors 1/8 inch deep and keep moist (not soggy)

💡 Care Tip: Provide protection from strong winds, especially when young. Prune in summer if needed, and avoid cutting into older brown wood. Excellent drainage is essential for healthy root development.