Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Monterey Cypress)
Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest', Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'
Prized for its foliage, award-winning Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Monterey Cypress) is a columnar, evergreen conifer boasting a bright golden-yellow foliage in ascending sprays. When crushed the needles smell strongly of lemon. The foliage retains its brilliant color in winter. The chartreuse foliage of this fast-growing Monterey Cypress (10 in. per year or 25 cm) creates a striking contrast against blue-green conifers in the landscape. 'Goldcrest' should not be confused with 'Wilma' which is much slower growing with tighter branching. 'Goldcrest' has a much more open branch structure and behaves more like the species over time. A desirable conifer for use as a lawn specimen or hedge.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 40 ft. tall ( 12 m) and 12-20 ft. wide (3-6 m).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in any well-drained soils. Tolerates dry conditions when established.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, hedges and screens, Mediterranean gardens or coastal gardens.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required but can be pruned to control height and spread.
- Keep an eye out for cypress aphid, honey fungus.
- Propagate by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from young vigorous growth in late summer .
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressus - Cypresses |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 35' – 40' (10.5m – 12m) |
Spread | 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressus - Cypresses |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 35' – 40' (10.5m – 12m) |
Spread | 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |