Dwarf hinoki cypress are among the most attractive conifers for the mixed border. The golden varieties add a cheery glow to the garden, especially in winter, when color is needed the most.

A population genetic analysis conducted by researchers at University of Tsukuba has revealed that natural Japanese hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) and Taiwanese hinoki cypress (C. obtuse var.

I’ve always been partial to Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana,’ commonly known as dwarf hinoki cypress. It is a miniature conifer that adds an elegant Japanese touch to the garden. There are many varieties ...

Q: I have two new Hinoki cypresses that are beginning to yellow near the trunk of the tree. From what I can locate on the Internet, this appears to be due to a lack of acidity in the soil. The sites ...

Q: An entire branch on my Hinoki cypress browned out and died. I looked at where the branch meets the main trunk and saw that the outer bark of the branch has peeled away from the "core" for about two ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Hinoki cypress is a commercially vital species used as a high-quality building material, second only to sugi cedar in planted forest area and timber production in Japan. Natural hinoki ...