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Golden Hinoki False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-tu-SA
SKU #03536
4-8

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Description Sprays of feathery bright golden-yellow foliage distinguish this superior cultivar. Exceptional color in winter. Versatile upright grower makes ideal soft background for flowering shrubs. A fine informal hedge, privacy screen or windbreak.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Hedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage Color Yellow
Companion Plants Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid poorly drained sites. Water regularly during the first growing season to develop a deep, extensive root system. Best with regular moisture; tolerates brief dry spells when established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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DescriptionSprays of feathery bright golden-yellow foliage distinguish this superior cultivar. Exceptional color in winter. Versatile upright grower makes ideal soft background for flowering shrubs. A fine informal hedge, privacy screen or windbreak.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorYellow
Companion PlantsHeavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid poorly drained sites. Water regularly during the first growing season to develop a deep, extensive root system. Best with regular moisture; tolerates brief dry spells when established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

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