Genus Chamaecyparis Species obtusa Cultivar 'Gracilis' Common Name Slender Hinoki False Cypress Zone 4 to 8 Habit Conical, more compact than species. Slow growth rate. Height 12 to 15 Feet Spread 6 to 8 Feet Foliage arching branches, irregularly arranged., Needled evergreen. Slender Culture Full sun to partial shade. Category: Conifer Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Description Irregular spreading branches give this small tree an interesting appearance.