Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' brings year-round structure and vivid color to your landscape with soft, fan-like sprays of golden-yellow evergreen foliage. You will notice the richest gold tones when you place it in full sun, though it also performs well in part shade. Its naturally pyramidal, layered habit adds a refined conifer texture that works equally well as a specimen or as a foundation accent.

At maturity, plan for a height of roughly 10-15 feet (120-180 inches) and a spread of about 8-10 feet (96-120 inches). Because growth is slow, you can enjoy its shape without frequent pruning, and it is easy to keep tidy with light, selective tip trimming if you want a more formal outline. Allow enough room so the branching can develop its graceful, slightly pendulous sprays.

For best results, plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Once rooted in, keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot or windy weather, and add a layer of mulch to help conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. This cultivar appreciates a protected site that avoids harsh, drying winds that can dull foliage and stress new growth.

Use 'Crippsii' to brighten mixed shrub borders, evergreen groupings, entry plantings, and winter-interest beds. Pair it with darker green evergreens, blue-green conifers, and broadleaf shrubs for strong contrast, or repeat it down a property line to create a luminous screen that holds its color through the colder months.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 120-180"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Evergreen: Yes

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