If you’re looking for an evergreen tree that is truly unique, Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a great choice! With its deep green foliage and wavy, horizontal branching habit, it’s really one of a kind. Dwarf varieties are commonly grown in containers (and sometimes in rock gardens that can provide appropriately moist soil) to showcase their beauty. Hinoki Cypress does best in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in Zones 4 – 8.