Chirimen Hinoki Cypress 1 Live Plant – Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ – Quart Pot

Chirimen Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’) is a distinctive dwarf evergreen conifer admired for its unusual, tightly clustered foliage and naturally sculptural appearance. Its short, irregular branches carry dense sprays of rich green, scale-like foliage that twist and curl into compact, textured forms. The cultivar name ‘Chirimen’ refers to a traditional Japanese crepe fabric, reflecting the plant's intricately crinkled appearance.

This slow-growing ornamental conifer develops an irregular, upright growth habit with closely packed foliage and uniquely shaped branching. Its deep green color and compact form make it an attractive choice for Japanese-inspired gardens, rock gardens, miniature landscapes, evergreen collections, and decorative outdoor containers. Each plant develops its own distinctive branching pattern as it grows.

Supplied as one live Chirimen Hinoki Cypress in a quart nursery pot (QT), this young evergreen generally performs best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It prefers consistent moisture during establishment and benefits from protection against prolonged drought and harsh drying winds.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: Quart Nursery Pot (QT)

Shipping Height: Not specified

Common Name: Chirimen Hinoki Cypress

Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’

Cultivar: Chirimen

Plant Form: Live Potted Dwarf Conifer

Plant Type: Evergreen Ornamental Conifer

Foliage Color: Rich green to dark green

Foliage Texture: Dense, twisted, crinkled, scale-like sprays

Growth Habit: Slow-growing, compact, irregular, upright

Primary Ornamental Features: Sculptural branching and tightly clustered evergreen foliage

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Chirimen Hinoki Cypress

• Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: Quart Nursery Pot (QT)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Live potted dwarf conifer

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental conifer

• Plant Family: Cupressaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Foliage Color: Rich green to dark green

• Foliage Type: Evergreen, scale-like

• Foliage Texture: Twisted, crinkled, densely clustered

• Growth Habit: Compact, irregular, upright

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–8

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment

• Landscape Uses: Japanese gardens, rock gardens, conifer collections, miniature landscapes

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate drainage

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen foliage throughout the year

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Distinctive sculptural foliage and irregular branching

• Maintenance: Naturally compact; minimal shaping generally required

One live Chirimen Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’), natural woody stems, evergreen foliage, root system, growing medium, and quart nursery pot.

Pot Size: Quart Nursery Pot (QT)

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier.

Plant Form: Live Potted Dwarf Conifer

Plant Condition: Live evergreen plant; natural variation in branching, foliage density, and overall shape should be expected.