Golden Hinoki Cypress Plant - 4” Pot - Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ - Evergreen Conifer - Yellow Foliage for Japanese Gardens

Bring year-round color and structure to your landscape with Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’, a stunning Golden Hinoki Cypress prized for its soft, fan-like foliage in vibrant shades of gold and chartreuse. This elegant evergreen forms a naturally pyramidal shape, making it a standout focal point in gardens, containers, or Japanese-inspired landscapes. Its bright golden color holds beautifully through winter, adding warmth and contrast when most plants fade.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌲 Brilliant golden evergreen foliage year-round
• ✨ Elegant pyramidal growth habit
• 🪴 Great for containers & small garden accents (slow growing)
• 🎍 Perfect for Japanese & Zen garden designs
• 🌿 Low-maintenance once established

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Size: 4” pot (young, well-rooted starter plant)

🌿 Plant Details

Common Name: Golden Hinoki Cypress
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (best color in sun)
Watering: Moderate; avoid soggy conditions
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Growth Habit: Slow to moderate growth
Format: 4” pot

🌱 Care Instructions

• ☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade (best color in sun)
• 🌱 Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• 💧 Water: Moderate; avoid soggy conditions
• ✂️ Pruning: Minimal—naturally maintains shape

💡 Tip: Use as a focal point or pair with dark green evergreens for dramatic contrast

🌸 Perfect For

• Japanese & Zen gardens
• Evergreen borders & foundation plantings
• Containers & patio accents
• Rock gardens & small landscapes
• Year-round color in mixed plantings