Contorta Hinoki Cypress 1 Live Plant – Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Contorta’ – 3 Gallon Pot – 15″

Contorta Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Contorta’) is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen conifer distinguished by its unusual twisting branches and sculptural growth habit. Its contorted branching structure gives each specimen an individual character, making this cultivar particularly attractive as an ornamental accent in thoughtfully designed landscapes.

The foliage is typically deep green, with lighter green new growth appearing in spring. Its compact development, irregular form, and year-round foliage provide texture and visual interest in rock gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, conifer collections, and mixed evergreen borders.

Supplied as one live Contorta Hinoki Cypress in a 3 gallon nursery pot, this plant measures approximately 15 inches tall at the time of shipping. It generally performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its slow growth and distinctive branching make it suitable for ornamental containers and specimen plantings.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Nursery Grade: G3

Common Name: Contorta Hinoki Cypress

Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Contorta’

Plant Form: Live Potted Dwarf Conifer

Foliage Color: Deep green with lighter green spring growth

Growth Habit: Dwarf, slow-growing, irregular, contorted

Plant Type: Evergreen Ornamental Conifer

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: Contorta Hinoki Cypress

• Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Contorta’

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Nursery Grade: G3

• Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

• Plant Family: Cupressaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Foliage Color: Deep green

• New Growth Color: Lighter green in spring

• Foliage Type: Evergreen, scale-like sprays

• Branching Characteristic: Twisting, contorted branches

• Growth Habit: Irregular, sculptural, compact

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Flower Color: No significant ornamental flowers

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, Japanese-style gardens, evergreen borders

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate drainage

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen throughout the year

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Twisted branches and distinctive deep green foliage

One live Contorta Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Contorta’), natural woody stems and twisted branches, evergreen foliage, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Nursery Grade: G3