Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

10 - 15 Feet

Mature Spread

8 - 10 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 8

• Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 10 - 15 Feet
• Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
• Growing Zones 5 - 8

Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’) stands out with bright, fern-like foliage brushed with bold yellow highlights, especially noticeable on its newest growth. Maturing to about 15 feet over the years, this upright conifer forms a refined, pyramidal silhouette that brings height and warmth to any landscape. Its softly textured branches add a graceful effect in borders or as a glowing focal point. Compared to other evergreens, it retains bright coloration through winter, delivering a cheerful presence even in the darkest months.

Purchasing a living Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress for the holidays infuses your decor with fresh fragrance and natural charm. This dynamic plant helps reduce disposable ornaments, while also making a memorable gift for friends or family who appreciate unique evergreens. Tucking a healthy, golden-hued cypress into your home adds cheer when everything outside seems dormant. Once the festivities wrap up, you can relocate it outdoors in spring, giving it the chance to thrive for many years instead of discarding it after one season. 

Holiday Cripps Golden Hinoki Cypress Care

Place your cypress where it can receive bright light from January through early spring, but avoid blasting it with direct heat or drafts. Water whenever the top inch of soil is dry to the touch, keeping the root zone gently moist without causing waterlogged conditions. If interior air is very dry, a light misting of the foliage can help protect needle tips from turning brown.

After the final frost, gradually acclimate your cypress to outdoor conditions by giving it a few hours a day outside for about a week. Then, pick a spot with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole that’s roughly twice the width of the root ball, backfill with loose soil, and water deeply to settle. A layer of mulch helps maintain steady soil moisture through the hot months.