Hinoki Cypress 'Torulosa' - Twisted Japanese Cypress Tree in 4 Inch Pot | Dwarf Evergreen Conifer for Bonsai & Gardens

Product Overview

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Torulosa’, commonly known as the Twisted Hinoki Cypress, is a slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its unique twisted and spiraling branches. This dwarf tree features dense, deep green foliage that provides year-round architectural interest, making it an excellent choice for collectors, bonsai enthusiasts, and Japanese garden designs.

Key Features

• Distinctive twisted and sculptural growth habit
• Dense, rich green evergreen foliage
• Eye-catching spiral and contorted branches
• Ideal for small gardens, containers, and bonsai cultivation
• Provides winter interest with year-round structure

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Torulosa’
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
• Mature Size: 5–8 feet in 10 years, potentially reaching 10–12 feet over time
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Regular watering during establishment
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed due to natural sculptural form

Usage

• Perfect for Japanese-style gardens and Zen landscapes
• Suitable for bonsai and container gardening
• Great addition to rock gardens and small spaces
• Works well as a unique specimen or focal plant
• Can be used in evergreen borders

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.