Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ Golden Hinoki Cypress – Evergreen Conifer with Yellow Foliage in 4” Pot

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ – Golden Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’, commonly known as the Golden Hinoki Cypress, is an evergreen conifer prized for its vibrant golden yellow and chartreuse foliage. This slow to moderate growing tree forms an elegant pyramidal shape, making it an excellent choice for adding year-round color and structure to gardens, containers, or Japanese-inspired landscapes.

Key Features

• Brilliant golden evergreen foliage that retains color throughout the year
• Elegant pyramidal growth habit
• Suitable for containers and small garden accents due to its slow growth
• Ideal for Japanese and Zen garden designs
• Low-maintenance once established

Growing Information

• Mature height ranges from 8 to 15 feet, with a spread of 4 to 10 feet
• Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8
• Prefers full sun to partial shade, with best foliage color in full sun
• Requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Moderate watering; avoid soggy soil conditions
• Minimal pruning needed as it naturally maintains its shape

Use this Golden Hinoki Cypress as a focal point or pair it with dark green evergreens to create dramatic contrast in your landscape. Its slow growth and striking color make it a versatile addition to evergreen borders, rock gardens, and year-round mixed plantings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.