Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ (Monterey Cypress)

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.

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 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 .