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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

Also Known As

Fine Gold Golden Monterey Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 40'-15'
W: 40'

planting zones

7b-9b

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' plant details

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 40 FT wide, 40 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, lemon-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous, upright and narrow specimen that can reach 25 feet in 10 years. The rich yellow foliage has a lemon aroma and can tolerate salty wind. Makes a very handsome accent tree and is suitable for container gardening. Prefers lean soil, as too many nutrients may cause instability and bolting and may also not perform well with high summer heat and humidity.

By: Forestfarm

One of several golden forms of the revered Monterey cypress, this one providing not only a narrow, upright form in the garden, but also one of bright, rich yellow....and the aroma of lemon soap. An easy and fast grower to about 15 ft. Best if given somewhat lean soil, as too many nutrients make for bolting growth and instability -- at least in the plant. Fine container specimen. Wonderful as garden accent or formal element. Does not perform as well in high summer heat and humidity - e.g. Florida. Frost hardy to the upper end of USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' plant

How to Grow Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
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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aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress