.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Slender Hinoki Falsecypress Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' Description This slender, conical evergreen provides a soft, feathery texture with delicate, bluish-green foliage. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for small gardens and landscape accents, offering year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for accent plantings, rock gardens, container arrangements, or as a low hedge, adding vertical interest and a touch of evergreen elegance to any landscape. Plant Details Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' Common Name: Slender Hinoki Falsecypress Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, soft, feathery Bloom Time: N/A Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mildly toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade for best growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot periods. Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity; avoid overly wet conditions. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after new growth to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning. Winter Care: Protect from harsh, drying winds in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container. Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.