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Chamaecyparis obtusaChamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress, Japanese White Cedar

In Stock: 2.738 lb (Total:2.738lb)

Chamaecyparis obtusa

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2.74 lb

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

121,475

Quantity:

2.74 lb

Collected in:

Japan

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

4

Item ID:

1831822

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: stratification improves germination, but is not required, Sporadic germination will occur over a 2 year period

Chamaecyparis obtusa, also known as Hinoki Cypress or Japanese White Cedar, is a slow-growing evergreen tree with dark red-brown bark and dark green foliage. It can grow up to 75 ft tall and 3 ft in diameter and is native to central Japan. The wood of Hinoki Cypress is highly valued and used in traditional Japanese building, including palaces, temples, and shrines. It is also a popular ornamental tree and is often grown in gardens and as bonsai. There are over 200 cultivars of Hinoki Cypress, including dwarf forms, forms with yellow leaves, and congested foliage. The leaves contain various compounds, including hinokiflavone and podocarpusflavone, which are used in traditional medicines. While it is a major cause of hay fever in Japan, the light, earthy aroma of Hinoki wood is also used as a traditional Japanese stick incense. Hinoki Cypress is a versatile tree, valued both for its aesthetic and practical uses.