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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

Also Known As

Crippsi Gold Hinoki Cypress
Hinoki Falsecypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-50'
W: 15'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, fern-like leaves, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Will certainly light up a garden with its bright yellow sprays. Give it room and some protection from hot summer sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Crippsii' is one of the best and most popular of the yellow conifers. It is a loose, open upright conical tree with extraordinary foliage. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

This hinoki cypress grows slowly into a large conical shape. Growth is loose and airy, with frond-like foliage covered in a rich golden color. Hilliers says this is ""one of the loveliest and most elegant of small golden conifers."" 6-10' in ten years. Awards: First Class Certificate & Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum

By: Fantastic Plants

Broad pyramid, branches spreading, branchlets broadly frond-like, tops recurving, rich golden yellow, changing to green within plant, yellowish at ends of sprays. Will hit 50 feet in about that many years -- maybe longer but won't reach that height in most places. Takes well to shearing. Shows it's best color in sun. This is the standard for a golden hinoki. In the trade since 1901 -- now that's staying power!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This elegant golden evergreen brightens the landscape year round with its sprays of fern like foliage and pyramidal habit. Grows slow to moderately to a height of 20'. 18-24" spring shipping size.