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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Garden World

    Golden yellow, evergreen foliage, columnar. Good in containers. USDA zones 7-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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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