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    • Photo of Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' foliage, form by Karl Gercens III

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    Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden'

    Also Known As

    • Swane's Golden Italian Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' plant details

    Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Italian cypress is rich golden yellow year round. The form is an upright narrow column. Has been hardy here for many years.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Very narrow (to 10-15' high by only 3' wide), this columnar Cypress displays magnificent golden tipped foliage throughout the season. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' - Golden Columnar Italian Cypress Leaves are bright gold on very thin wispy stems. Plant first patented by Monrovia Nursery.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' plant

    How to Grow Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-36"

    Width: 24"-120"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean
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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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