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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.
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
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.

Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' plant

How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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