Serving the Kansas City Metro for over 25 Years
913-585-5851 [email protected]
Serving the Kansas City Metro for over 25 Years 913-585-5851 [email protected]
← Back to Plant Database Public Plant Profile

Compact Fernpray Hinoki False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • False Cypress

Discover the Compact Fernpray Hinoki False Cypress, a stunning accent plant with a compact form and attractive foliage.

Mature Height: 3-5 feet
Mature Width: 2-3 feet
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen

Some images in our plant database may be AI-generated or enhanced for visualization purposes.

Bold Outdoors Verified Insight

Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Compact Fernpray Hinoki False Cypress is a dwarf evergreen conifer with soft, fern-like foliage. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for small gardens or as a low hedge.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and consistent moisture. Adaptable to various soil types with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenaccent

Special Features

Compact growth habitattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for small gardens or as a focal point. Works well in mixed borders or as a low hedge.

Maintenance Notes

Low

★★★★★

“I have had great experiences with Bold Outdoors. Josh designed our home's landscaping and has been a valued partner for the past 7 years as we have added to and maintained our home's landscaping.”

Bill C.

★★★★★

“Bold Outdoors has provided the highest quality professional landscape design, installation and after installation services at my residence.”

Brad S.

Is Compact Fernpray Hinoki False Cypress a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

Ready when you are

Plan your next outdoor project with Bold Outdoors.

Request a consultation and start shaping a landscape plan that fits your home, goals, and season.

Request Consultation