Overview
Hinoki Cypress Bonsai (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a evergreen conifer with fan-like foliage, elegant pads and classic Japanese styling potential. It is best suited to formal upright, informal upright, forest and layered pad designs. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor only.
Placement
full sun to light shade; protect from hot dry wind
Watering
keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
Feeding and fertilising
feed moderately in the growing season
Pruning and wiring
pinch or cut carefully to maintain green tips; do not cut back into brown old wood because it rarely buds there
Repotting
repot every 3-4 years in spring
Propagation
cuttings, grafting or nursery material
Pests, diseases and common issues
inner browning from shade, spider mites, scale and dieback if foliage pads are too dense