Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress

Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress, or Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii', is an attractive evergreen conifer prized for its rich, golden-yellow foliage and graceful, pyramidal form. The flattened, fan-like sprays of foliage are brightest at the tips, creating a luminous effect that stands out in the landscape year-round. It typically grows 15 to 25 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide, making it a striking specimen tree or an elegant backdrop in mixed borders. This cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it is valued for its slow, steady growth and refined texture, bringing both color and structure to formal or naturalistic garden designs.