Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’

cocrippsii form — Form, Source: http://japanesemaplesandconifers.com/c.o.crippsii.html

chamaecyparis_obtusa_leaves — Leaves, Source: https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~jhayden/landscape_plants/late_fall_woody_plants/chamaecyparis_obtusa_LGBG_04s.JPG

chamaecyparis_obtusa_'crippsii'_fruit — Fruit, Source: https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~jhayden/landscape_plants/late_fall_woody_plants/chamaecyparis_obtusa_%27crippsii%27_LGBG_06s.JPG

Botanical Name	Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’
Common Name(s)	Golden hinoki false cypress, Cripps Golden’ Hinoki Falsecypress
Light and Soil Requirement	Sun to light shade; moist, well-drained soil
Zones of Hardiness	4 to 8
Height & Width	8 to 10 feet high; 3 to 4 feet wide
Leaf Arrangement	Simple, opposite evergreen
Form / Shape	Broad, upright pyramidal; spreading branches; loose and open
Leaf Color	Golden yellow, matures to green
Special Attributes	Beautiful, shiny, new, golden/yellow foliage matures to green throughout the interior of the tree but some random yellow highlights are still obvious in clustered sprays at branch ends, giving the trees a wonderful two-toned effect.
Common to your area?	Somewhat
Is this plant native to the US?	No
Management	Cripp’s Golden Hinoki Falsecypress should be grown in part sun in the south on moist, well-drained soil, in areas of moderate to high humidity, and preferably where the trees can be protected from harsh winds. Somewhat picky and probably more of a novelty than a staple landscape plant. Coloration is not as pronounced when grown in partial shade. Source: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/chaobtb.pdf
Pests and potential problems	No known pests
Have you used this plant?	No
Why would you use/not use this plant?	Sprays of feathery bright golden-yellow foliage distinguish this superior cultivar. Exceptional color for winter. Versatile upright grower makes ideal soft background for flowering shrubs. A fine informal hedge, privacy screen or windbreak.
Where can you find this plant? Wholesale/Retail	Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ is somewhat available at wholesale and retail prices at local, regional and national garden centers and online vendors.
How do you personally identify this plant?	By its beautiful foliage
What are your personal thoughts about this plant?	Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ is a beautil conifer that adds considerable interest to the landscape.

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