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Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki False Cypress Bonsai) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

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

Native to: Japan

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Chamaecyparis obtusaChamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress, Japanese White Cedar

In Stock: 2.622 lb (Total:2.622lb)

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2.62 lb

Details

Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

121,475

Quantity:

2.62 lb

Collected in:

Japan

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831822

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

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

Native to: Japan

Native

Introduced

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. 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.