Species Cripps Gold Falsecypress
Tree with brown stem, brown branches, filled with green leaves.

Cripps Gold Falsecypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

The Cripps Gold Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii') is an amazing evergreen shrub, prized for its unique golden yellow color. Its ornamental foliage, shaped like tiny flat needles, changes color with the seasons, ranging from soft gold in summer to vibrant yellow in winter. Hardy, easy to grow and drought tolerant, it grows in a column, making it a great choice for narrow areas in any garden. It can reach 3-4 meters in height and width, and it is capable of tolerating a variety of soil and growing conditions. With its cheerful appearance and ability to brighten up any landscape, Cripps Gold Falsecypress is an excellent choice!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

gold,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

This plant species prefers moist, well-drained soil and should only be watered when it is dry. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient, however, during hot, dry weather water every 2-3 days. Water deeply, so the moisture penetrates the roots of the plant. It is important to never let the soil dry out completely, since the plant is sensitive to dryness and could die.

sunlight

Cripps Gold Falsecypress requires at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This species does best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. During the summer months, when the days are the longest, it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to ensure proper growth. In the winter months, when days are shorter, it should receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight.

pruning

The Cripps Gold Falsecypress should be pruned in late winter or early spring for best results. Pruning should be light and should focus mainly on removing dead or damaged wood. Limbing up should be done judiciously, as these shrubs do not respond well to heavy pruning. Dead or dying branches can be cut close to the ground to help the health of the shrub. Overall, pruning of the Cripps Gold Falsecypress should be light and should focus on removing dead or damaged branches.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Cripps Gold Falsecyparis typically starts flowering in April.

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