.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; } Compact Slender Hinoki Falsecypress Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta' Description A dense, compact evergreen shrub featuring fine, slender foliage that creates an elegant, graceful appearance. Ideal for small gardens and decorative landscaping. Suggested Uses Perfect for rock gardens, borders, container plantings, and as an accent specimen in any landscape. Plant Details Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta' Common Name: Compact Slender Hinoki Falsecypress Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall with a spread of 2 ft, slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, fine-textured foliage Bloom Time: Typically none, ornamental foliage valued year-round Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, if provided with appropriate light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space appropriately for growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soils. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune minimally to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and extreme cold if outside zone 4. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.