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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    Also Known As

    • Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora'
    • Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest'
    • Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress
    • Citriodora Monterey Cypress
    • Lemon Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' plant details

    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: columnar, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A showy lime-green all year, this vigorous, pyramidal (10-15') tree makes an excellent hedge/screen, container plant or specimen providing an exciting color and form contrast. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Lemon scented Monterey Cypress. Part of the year this is a vibrant lime green and part of the year in full sun it is a glowing golden yellow! Columnar to about 12'. Always noticed.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    This Monterey Cypress selection from the United Kingdom has luscious, dense foliage, both lemon-colored and deliciously lemon-scented. Somewhat smaller than other forms, this one can reach 20' tall eventually, but is easily kept smaller and maintained as a large shrub by pruning or perhaps through hedging. Best in full sun in well-drained soil, these need little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA Zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Has beautiful golden yellow needles year round. This Monterey cypress makes a nice container plant or in milder areas of the Pacific coast a handsome gold tree in the garden.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' plant

    How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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