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Also Known As

  • Cupressus macrocarpa 'Gold Pillar'
  • Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Piller'
  • Gold Pillar Monterey Cypress
  • Golden Pillar Monterey Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 20'-38'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar' plant details

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 20 FT - 38 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anemone nemorosa is a charming woodland ground cover that produces cute little one inch wide flowers in early spring above nicely dissected foliage. 'Virescens' is a strange form where the flowers are replaced by highly dissected, green, leaf-like structu
This upright false cypress will get to 5' in many years. The foliage twists as many of the chamaecyparis do with a golden tinge.
Well-named!: the ascending branches of this compact upright conical ?pillar? are clothed in golden-yellow foliage on the outside, yellow-green inside; to 20' tall in 10 years, an eye-catching accent or edger. S/M/GDr
Compact conifer with golden green foliage throughout the entire year. It will be more gold in full sun. Branch tips point upward on this narrow tree. Can be used for screening or for a single specimen.
Golden yellow, evergreen foliage, columnar. Good in containers. USDA zones 7-8
Does really well in hot, dry climates in Zones 8 thru10. Ultimately it will grow 20 to 75' high and 20' wide. With its' strong bright lime green to gold color it makes a strong statement even when it is small!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar' plant

How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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