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

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Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea' plant

How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

family: Cupressaceae

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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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