Chamaecyparis obtusa Flabelliformis

Common Name:
Flabelliform Hinoki Cypress

Description:
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Flabelliformis’ is a compact, slow-growing conifer with dense, fan-shaped foliage in a rich green hue. This dwarf variety of the Hinoki Cypress forms a rounded, mounding shape, making it a perfect choice for rock gardens, bonsai, or small feature plantings. Its soft, layered foliage provides year-round texture and structure, creating a refined, elegant look in any landscape. Thriving in well-drained soil and partial to full sun, this low-maintenance plant is highly adaptable and tolerant of urban conditions. With its compact size and unique form, Flabelliformis is ideal for small gardens, borders, and container planting.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2m
• Width: 1–2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Evergreen
• Low-maintenance
• Architectural / Feature plant
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Suitable for Bonsai

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for contrasting foliage
• Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine) for a mixed evergreen display
• Juniperus species (Junipers) for complementary texture
• Hosta or Ferns for an underplanting contrast