Name: Hinoki Cypress
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa
zone: 4 to 8
plant height: 50-75 feet
light requirements: part shade to full sun
soil & water preferences: grows well in well-drained soil
Growing Instructions:
1. Scarification: soak in water for 24hours
2. stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
3. germination: sow seed 2/8" deep
Note* stratification improves germination, but is not required, sporadic germination occurs over a 1-2 year period