Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Special Variegated' is a fast-growing, upright, tree-form of Hinoki cypress with fairly loose open branching, and absolutely magical variegation, throughout the entire plant. It is truly a magnificent plant. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 feet (2 m) tall and half as wide, an annual growth rate of 6 to 8 inches (15 - 20 cm).
This cultivar, despite its popularity and ease of finding, is of unknown origin. One of it's first mentions in botanical literature was in Buchholz Nursery's online catalog from 2009.
