Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest'

Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

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Overview

The Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') is a vibrant, evergreen conifer exuding a lemony scent. Standing out with its golden-yellow foliage, it grows narrowly and conically, reaching up to 7-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide within 10 years. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is hardy to USDA Zone 7. Ideal for hedging and vertical accents, this low-maintenance tree adds year-round color and textural contrast to landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — evergreen conifer exuding a lemony scent

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Standing out with its golden-yellow foliage

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — it grows narrowly and conically

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is hardy to USDA Zone 7

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — reaching up to 7-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide within 10 years

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Ideal for hedging and vertical accents

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — this low-maintenance tree adds year-round color and textural contrast to landscapes

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae

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Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — evergreen conifer exuding a lemony scent

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Standing out with its golden-yellow foliage

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — it grows narrowly and conically

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is hardy to USDA Zone 7

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — reaching up to 7-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide within 10 years

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Ideal for hedging and vertical accents

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — this low-maintenance tree adds year-round color and textural contrast to landscapes

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — is a radiant standout in any landscape design

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — lemony foliage and conical growth habit

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — typically reaching heights of 8 to 10 feet with a spread of 1 to 2 feet within a 10-year

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — can ultimately soar up to 15 feet tall

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — arguably its most distinctive feature

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — providing a slender yet striking vertical accent in gardens.<br><br>'Goldcrest's' foliage

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — offers an electric chartreuse hue

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — with feather-like sprays that emit a delightful citrus fragrance when crushed or brushed

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — This cultivar thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — preferring full sun exposure for optimum color vibrancy

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — and requires well-drained soils to prevent root rot.<br><br>With a growth rate of roughly 1

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — 'Goldcrest' lends itself well to spaces where a narrow

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its tidy shape; however

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus Macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — any shaping should be done with care to not cut into old wood

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