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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea'

Also Known As

  • Brunniana Aurea Monterey Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 18'-30'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea' plant details

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky 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 'Brunniana Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 18 FT - 30 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright, broadly spreading and Bright Yellow! describes this rounded cypress which looks as much like a large spreading Juniper as a cypress; a relatively fast almost-native, it needs sun for its yellow color. S/M

Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea' plant

How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea'

  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

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

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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