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    • Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean

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    Buy Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Also Known As

    • Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent'
    • Dwarf Monterey Cypress
    • Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-36"
    • W: 24"-120"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' plant details

    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 120 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Uses: compact, rock garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    is a low growing cypress that has lovely light gray green needles. This fine conifer is rarely seen in gardens. We only find it available every few years.

    By: Gossler Farms

    This low-growing cypress sports unusual, silvery-blue foliage. Its flat growth habit and slow growth rate make it perhaps the most desirable of the few cultivars of Monterey cypress available!

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A dwarf Monterey Cypress with dazzling bright-blue foliage. This tree has a very unique "feathery" look. A wonderful variety for the rock garden.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' plant

    How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Cupressus forbesii

    aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-35'

    Width: 6'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus forbesii form by Stan Shebs
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    Cupressus macrocarpa

    aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa form, trunk by Far Out Flora
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    Cupressus himalaica

    aka Bhutan Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cupressus himalaica foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

    aka Fine Gold Golden Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-15'

    Width: 40'

    • sun
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' foliage by plant lust
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