Hinoki Cypress

About this plant

The Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Wells Special' is a truly exceptional evergreen, offering a refined architectural element to any garden. Its dense, layered foliage cascades beautifully, creating fascinating visual interest and a sophisticated presence. This cultivar maintains a naturally elegant form, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact choice. Ideal for rock gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, or as a striking specimen plant, 'Wells Special' provides year-round beauty. Its rich green color and unique texture offer a welcome contrast to broader-leaved plants and provide a serene backdrop for flowering shrubs and perennials. At A Cut Above, we select only the finest specimens, ensuring your 'Wells Special' Hinoki Cypress will thrive and become a cherished focal point in your outdoor space.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong, drying winds, especially in winter. Little to no pruning is required other than to remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.