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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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.