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Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Southern Lace'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

30 inches

Width

30 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average to High

Lifespan

Long-lived

Native To

Japan

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Hinoki Cypress is a slow-growing evergreen conifer native to Japan, featuring graceful, flattened sprays of dark green, scale-like foliage. 'Southern Lace' is a unique dwarf variety with very fine, thread-like, weeping foliage that emerges creamy-white or pale yellow, creating a striking contrast with the interior green foliage.

Uses & Benefits:

This is a collector's plant, valued for its highly unusual texture and color. The fine, weeping, thread-like foliage emerges a creamy white, creating a lacy, two-toned effect against the older green foliage. Its small, mounding form makes it a jewel-like accent.

Its diminutive size and shade tolerance make it a perfect choice for small, shady gardens, rockeries, troughs, and containers where other conifers would fail or outgrow the space. It requires virtually no maintenance once established in the right spot.

Like other dense conifers, it can provide shelter for small birds and other wildlife, offering a safe haven from predators and the elements.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with partial or full shade and well-drained, acidic soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the container.
Amend the soil with compost or peat moss to improve its structure.
Gently place the plant in the hole, with the root flare at soil level.
Backfill the hole and water the plant in thoroughly.
Apply a layer of pine bark or leaf mold mulch.

Pro Tip

Morning sun is ideal; protect this plant from hot afternoon sun at all costs to prevent its delicate foliage from scorching.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent moisture, but do not overwater.
Plant in a location with good air circulation to prevent disease.
Protect from hot sun and drying winds.
Allow its natural, mounding, weeping form to develop.

Don't

Don't plant in full sun.
Don't allow the soil to dry out completely.
Avoid planting in heavy clay or waterlogged soil.
Don't attempt to shear or prune into a formal shape.

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Pests & Diseases

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In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Delicate rock garden specimenContrasting container accentBright spot in a shade garden

Companion Plants

Hosta 'Halcyon' Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Heuchera 'Citronelle' Adiantum pedatum

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Good to Know

Common Questions

Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress questions

What zones can Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress grow in?

Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress deer resistant?

Yes — Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

Does Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress need full sun?

Southern Lace Hinoki Cypress does best in part shade.