Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Limerick' is a dwarf, upright tree form of Hinoki cypress with lemon-yellow foliage that resists burning in full sun. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 5 feet (1.6 m) tall and 3 feet (1 m) wide, an annual growth rate of around 6 inches (15 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in early 1980s by Paul Jones of North Carolina, USA. The seed source was C. obtusa 'Nana Aurea'. The name pays tribute for the plant's year round "limey" color. Plant Delights Nursery of Raleigh, NC is credited with introducing it to the nursery trade.
