Hinoki False Cypress Bonsai

The hinoki cypress is a member of the chamaecyparis or false cypress family.

Hinoki false cypress bonsai. Hinoki cypress chamaecyparis obtusa also known as hinoki false cypress is a member of the cupressaceae family and a relative of the true cypresses. Japanese form of cypress used for bonsai and urban landscapes. Still like most bonsai hinoki will grow wild if not controlled. The hinoki cypress can grow up to 40 meters 130ft tall and the trunk can reach a diameter of 3 meters 10ft.

Care guide for the hinoki cypress bonsai chamaecyparis obtusa the hinoki cypress is really a false cypress while the cupressus genus is the real cypress. Nebari trunk 6. Hinoki false cypress or chamaecyparis obtuse is often chosen as a bonsai because of its slow growth habit and its bushy leaves. Clump style with old bark and great ramification.

Native to southern japan the elegant dwarf hinoki cypress or chamaecyparis obtuse grows into a distinctive handsome tree. A recently imported from japan bought from morimae san one of the best gardens in japan. Hinoki cypress trees chamaecyparis obtusa also referred to as hinoki false cypresses provides strong visual interest to the home garden with their dense pyramidal habit reaching heights up up. It is an evergreen coniferous tree native to taiwan and southern japan.

Mature tree in a high end japanese pot. This evergreen conifer is native to japan where its aromatic wood was traditionally used for making theaters shrines and palaces. Chamaecyparis obtusa hinoki cypress. Their lush green snakeskin like foliage and great branching makes them a welcome addition to any bonsai collection.

They take well to trimming wiring. With distinct care needs this bonsai is rather particular and will usually not thrive unless its caregiver is vigilant which is not meant to deter the beginning bonsai enthusiast rather it is meant as encouragement for success.