Hinoki Cypress Tree Seeds

Bring timeless elegance to your landscape with Hinoki Cypress Tree Seeds. Native to Japan, this slow-growing evergreen conifer is prized for its graceful pyramidal form, rich emerald-green foliage, and aromatic wood. Widely used in Japanese gardens, bonsai, privacy screens, and ornamental landscapes, Hinoki Cypress develops dense, soft, fan-like foliage that provides year-round beauty. With patience and proper care, these trees become stunning specimens that can live for centuries.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
• Common Name: Hinoki Cypress
• Plant Family: Cupressaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Tree
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Native Range: Japan
• Mature Height: 50-75 feet (can exceed 100 feet in native habitat)
• Mature Spread: 20-35 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained loam or sandy soil rich in organic matter
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0)
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil while establishing
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
• Salt Tolerance: Low
• Deer Resistance: Moderate
• Wildlife Value: Provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds
• Container Friendly: Yes, especially dwarf forms and bonsai culture
• Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, privacy screen, hedge, Japanese gardens, bonsai, parks, and foundation plantings
• Germination Rate: Approximately 20-40% under proper conditions
• Pre-Treatment Required: 21 days cold moist stratification

Growing Hinoki Cypress from Seed

For best germination, place seeds in a moist growing medium and refrigerate for approximately 21 days to complete cold moist stratification. After stratification, sow seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed-starting mix and lightly cover with a thin layer of fine soil or vermiculite. Keep the growing medium evenly moist and use a humidity dome to maintain moisture during germination. Place trays in a bright location with temperatures between 65-75°F. Germination can be gradual, so patience is recommended.

Seed Quantities Available

• 1 oz. - Approximately 5,937 Seeds
• 1/4 lb. - Approximately 23,748 Seeds
• 1 lb. - Approximately 94,992 Seeds

Why Grow Hinoki Cypress?

• Elegant evergreen with soft, fan-like foliage
• Excellent specimen tree for landscapes
• Popular choice for Japanese gardens
• Ideal for bonsai enthusiasts
• Long-lived and highly ornamental
• Attractive natural pyramidal form
• Provides year-round color and texture
• Makes an outstanding privacy screen or windbreak
• Adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils
• Low-maintenance once established