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Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid'

Also Known As

  • Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Golden Pyramid'
  • Golden Pyramid Arizona Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 20'-25'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid' plant details

Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light up the landscape with the golden-yellow (aging to yellow-green/light green) needles of this irregularly pyrmidal (to 20-25't x 8-12'w) tree; a knock-out as border or specimen. S/M
Cupressus glabra ' Golden Pyramid ' - A golden variety of Arizona Cypress. Leaves are a dull gold on horizontal branches. Plant can be kept to a more columnar plant with shearing. Size at maturity will be about 25 ft.

Gardening facts about Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid' plant

How to Grow Cupressus glabra 'Golden Pyramid'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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