Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Magnifica' is a strong-growing, broadly conical, tree-form of Hinoki cypress with spreading branches; fan-shaped, reddish brown branchlets; and lustrous dark-green foliage. At maturity, a specimen will grow to heights of 7.5 feet (2.5 m) tall with a width of 4 feet (1.3 m), a rate of growth 8 to 10 inches (20 - 25 cm) annually.
This cultivar originated around 1867, having been introduced to the nursery trade in the United Kingdom by Richard Smith. The nature of how this plant came about is unknown.
