Golden Hinoki False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

$34⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Golden Hinoki False Cypress highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

8 - 10 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

No
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Growing Zones 4-8

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The Midas Touch of Evergreens Golden Hinoki False Cypress

Green-Gold Feather-Like Needles
Easy to Shape With Light Pruning
Fantastic for Privacy Screens
Deer Resistant

No need to have the Midas touch to add a splash of golden delight to your garden. The Golden Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsi) does that all on it's own! Whether you're looking for a colorful background choice for your flower beds or want to cover up a garden eyesore, the feathery sprays are the perfect solution!

Golden Hinoki False Cypress are a loosely conical shape of golden green needles. The needles are quite soft, so no need to worry about getting poked by a stray branch!

This specimen is a relatively petite plant, so growing them in urban areas without much room works like a charm! They are easy to shape into the space they are growing with periodic sheering. This makes them incredibly useful when filling in a suburban yard or wanting to cover a small amount of space with a large amount of color!

The landscape uses for this plant are extensive. Plant one by itself for a pop of gold or in groups of two or three for a larger impact. Add a Golden Hinoki False Cypress to the back of a perennial flower bed to create a beautiful backdrop that catches the evening sunset like none other.

Another common use for the Golden Hinoki False Cypress is in lines near edges of the property as a privacy screen. It is deer resistant, so neighbors will love the look and wildlife will leave the trees alone!

This evergreen tree does it's best in an area with full sun. It will tolerate partial shade, but the more sun the lighter the needles. It also prefers well drained soil. Protecting from harsh winds is advised as this specimen can sometimes be affected by wind burn.

Take the golden hours of sunset to the next level with Golden Hinoki False Cypress. Its gorgeous golden needles and delicate looking conical shape give the tree character that lasts all four seasons. Order one to complete your cottage garden look today!