Hinoki Cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.
Chamaecyparis obtusa, known as Hinoki Cypress, is a species of cypress native to central Japan and cultivated globally for its timber and ornamental value. It is found on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, typically in mountainous regions with a moderately humid climate at elevations between 300 and 1,500 meters. The species has a historical distribution that once extended to Germany during the Miocene. It is widely grown in the temperate northern hemisphere, with many cultivars available commercially.
Description
Chamaecyparis obtusa is a member of the Cupressaceae family and was first described in 1847. It is valued for its high-quality wood and is cultivated in regions including the conterminous 48 United States, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The species is also present in parts of Europe and other global locations. Its natural habitat includes mountainous areas with moderate humidity, and it has been historically significant in regions beyond its current native range.
Other common names
Hinoki false cypressHinoki Cypresshinoki-cypress
Distribution
PT · SE · BR · NO · DK · TW · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Japan · Korea · Taiwan
Synonyms
Juniperus sanderiRetinispora sanderiRetinispora obtusaRetinispora lycopodioidesRetinispora tetragonaRetinispora filicoidesRetinispora monstrosaRetinispora fusinokiShishindenia ericoidesRetinispora obtusa var. brevirameaChamaecyparis acutaChamaecyparis andelyensisChamaecyparis brevirameaChamaecyparis keteleriChamaecyparis obtusa var. ericoidesChamaecyparis obtusa var. langissimopendulaChamaecyparis obtusa var. similofaciferaChamaecyparis obtusa var. tsatsumiChamaecyparis pendulaChamaecyparis tsatsumiChamaepeuce obtusaCupressus acutaCupressus brevirameaCupressus obtusaCupressus obtusa subsp. brevirameaCupressus obtusa subsp. yokohamaensisCupressus pendensChamaecyparis obtusa var. brevirameaThuja obtusa var. pendulaChamaecyparis obtusa var. fastigiato-ovata
