Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Wilma’ (Monterey Cypress)

Prized for its foliage, award-winning Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Wilma’ (Monterey Cypress) is a small, 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 if planted in full sun. The chartreuse foliage of this slow-growing Monterey Cypress (6 in. per year or 15 cm) creates a striking contrast against the ravishing pale reddish-brown bark. A lovely and easy-to-grow specimen, hedge, or container plant. Perfect for small gardens.

This evergreen conifer belongs to the Cupressaceae family, which includes well-known trees such as Italian Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress, and Monterey Cypress, all valued for their distinctive forms, resilience, and ornamental appeal.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 12 ft. tall (360 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in any well-drained soil. 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.