Hinoki Cypress As A Bonsai East Bay Bonsai Society from www.eastbaybonsai.org
About 1% of these are chopping blocks, 1% are cups & saucers. This art form has its origin in japan and china where it has been practiced for centuries. Hinoki cypress trees (chamaecyparis obtusa) are native to japan and are often used for privacy screens because of their large, tight foliage.
The cones of hinoki cypress in japan, the wild form is one of the most important timber trees and the many cultivars are valued as ornamentals in the garden and for bonsai subjects.
Hinoki cypress foliage turns reddish in the winter. 檜 or 桧, hinoki) a species of cypress native to central japan but also found in. Some cultivars are available in different colors. Free shipping on all orders over $149.
