Cypress, Confucius Hinoki #6

Confucius Hinoki Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'

• Height: Typically 8–12 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
• Spread: Approximately 3–5 feet wide
• Spacing: Plant 3–5 feet apart to showcase its refined, columnar form
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Evergreen

Description

Confucius Hinoki Cypress offers a stunning, architectural accent with its dense, richly textured foliage and delicately drooping branches. In Michigan’s cooler climate, this compact evergreen remains a polished statement piece, perfect for adding a modern, sculptural element to any landscape. Its consistently deep-green color and neat, columnar form deliver enduring elegance year-round, making it an inspiring choice for intimate plantings or container displays.

General Care

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; incorporating organic matter into heavier soils enhances drainage and overall vigor.
• Watering: Provide regular moisture during the establishment phase; once mature, it tolerates brief dry spells but performs best with consistent watering during extended heat.
• Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and regulate soil temperatures, keeping mulch slightly away from the trunk to ensure proper airflow.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning is necessary; remove only dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring to maintain its neat, architectural form.

Confucius Hinoki Cypress brings a fresh, inspiring vertical focus to Michigan landscapes, offering a beautifully compact and refined evergreen presence that elevates any setting with its modern elegance.